Occupational Therapist Assistant

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans under an OT's supervision. Responsibilities include self-care retraining, cognitive training, and therapeutic activities, with strong communication with the supervising therapist.

The role emphasizes empathy, professional conduct, and collaboration with patients, families, and staff. Requirements include an associate degree in OT, licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed.
• CPR Training (Outpatient Services).
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and treatment which may include activities such as self-care retraining, cognitive training, energy conservation, work simplification, home and work safety education, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activities.
• Documents patient progress in accordance with hospital and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates changes in patient progress which may necessitate a change in the patient’s plan of care.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, including the Performance Improvement program, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff.
• Follows Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures, correct billing practices, and demonstrate good time management skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OT techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed or eligible for licensure

CPR Training (Outpatient Services)

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

32

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements the treatment plan based upon the evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist. Examples of Occupational Therapy services provided may include activities of daily living, cognitive training, therapeutic activities, energy conservation, and home and work safety education. Excellent communication with the supervising therapist is required. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

• Provides patient care and treatment which may include activities such as self-care retraining, cognitive training, energy conservation, work simplification, home and work safety education, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activities.
• Documents patient progress in accordance with hospital and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates changes in patient progress which may necessitate a change in the patient’s plan of care.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, including the Performance Improvement program, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff.
• Follows Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures, correct billing practices, and demonstrate good time management skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed
• CPR Training (Outpatient Services)

Specialized Knowledge

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques
• Good interpersonal and time management skills
• Good communication skills

Kind And Length Of Experience

• New graduate acceptable

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt