Occupational Therapist Assistant — Neuro Rehab & Independent Living

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Anna (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our therapy team in implementing vocational and educational activities. You will design adaptive equipment, assist with community reintegration, and train patients and staff as part of a comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation program.

The role requires an OTA degree, current OTA certification, and at least 2 years of neuro rehab experience, including traumatic brain injury.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Current OTA certification.
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of neuro injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing vocational and educational activities to restore task performance and self-sufficiency.
• Design and adapt equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices.
• Conduct community reintegration activities to support OT needs during physical activity.
• Provide training to individuals and others involved in rehabilitation, and document results.
• Support treatment plans by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, coordination team, and attending physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OTA degree

OTA certification

Neuro rehab knowledge

2+ years neuro-TBI experience

CPR certification

Neuro & ortho rehab

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our therapy team in implementing vocational and educational activities. You will design adaptive equipment, assist with community reintegration, and train patients and staff as part of a comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation program.

The role requires an OTA degree, current OTA certification, and at least 2 years of neuro rehab experience, including traumatic brain injury.