Impactful Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient Rehab

OneJobCareer; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast in Vero Beach, FL, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time role. You will work with patients to help regain independence and achieve rehabilitation goals after illness, injury, or surgery within an inpatient setting.

The role involves assisting licensed therapists, guiding therapeutic activities, documenting progress, and educating families on home programs, within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting licensed occupational therapists in implementing patient-specific treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Guiding patients through exercises and daily living tasks designed to improve motor skills and functional independence.
• Monitoring patient progress during sessions and documenting clinical notes and observations accurately.
• Educating patients and their families on home exercise programs and adaptive equipment usage.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive therapeutic environment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast in Vero Beach, FL, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time role. You will work with patients to help regain independence and achieve rehabilitation goals after illness, injury, or surgery within an inpatient setting.

The role involves assisting licensed therapists, guiding therapeutic activities, documenting progress, and educating families on home programs, within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.