Impactful OT Assistant — Rehab & Independence Champion

ClearView Healthcare Management; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT.

You will support residents in regaining independence and work within an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans. The role requires an accredited OTA program graduate and a valid state OTA license, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic internet navigation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Occupational Therapist. Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, and administrative meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT.

You will support residents in regaining independence and work within an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans. The role requires an accredited OTA program graduate and a valid state OTA license, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic internet navigation.