Impactful OT Assistant — Direct Patient Care

Hopkins Nursing Rehab; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Nursing Rehab in Kentucky seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a traditional facility setting.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current state license, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance. The OTA will support therapists, document progress, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current state license required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders and under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure safe evaluation and treatment.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Follows facility policies and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Hopkins Nursing Rehab in Kentucky seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a traditional facility setting.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current state license, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance. The OTA will support therapists, document progress, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.