Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encompass Health; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This role involves working in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and possibly supporting patients in home health settings.

You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help patients across all ages regain, develop, and improve skills needed for daily living and working that are impaired due to illness, injury, or disability.

Qualifications

• Assist patients under supervision of an occupational therapist to regain daily living skills and independence.
• Support varied patient populations across ages in inpatient rehab settings and home health scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Work under an OT's supervision to implement treatment plans.
• Assist patients in activities to improve daily living and functional tasks.

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation, a leader in both facility-based and home-based patient care, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position involves working in various settings, including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and possibly supporting patients in home health scenarios. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help patients across all ages regain, develop, and improve skills needed for daily living and working that are impaired due to illness, injury, or disability.