Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation center in Chicago is seeking a qualified occupational therapy assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in treating patients by implementing personalized treatment plans designed by occupational therapists. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality treatment outcomes, assisting in patient care techniques, and collaborating with healthcare staff to maintain communication regarding patient conditions. The position emphasizes a supportive team environment and a commitment to patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified occupational therapy assistant.
• Ability to follow an individualized plan of care.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment.
• Assist in developing and implementing therapy programs.
• Document patient conditions and responses.

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists.

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of Occupational Therapist, develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Occupational Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.