Occupational Therapist Assistant

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans under supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, cognitive training, energy conservation, and safety education, while maintaining compassionate patient interactions.

The role emphasizes clear communication with the supervising therapist, strong time management, empathy, and collaborative teamwork to support patient progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is performed.
• CPR training appropriate to outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and treatment as outlined in the plan.
• Documents patient progress and communicates changes to care plan.
• Engages in education and mentoring activities for staff.
• Adheres to hospital policies and accurate billing practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. 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

• 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 demonstrates 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

Kind and Length of Experience: New graduate acceptable.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.

If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We're right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.