Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering individualized care plans and helping patients reach functional goals. Under the supervision of an OT, you will help implement treatment programs, document patient progress, communicate with staff, and operate standard therapy equipment to ensure quality outcomes.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a growing team and to work closely with patients across

Qualifications

• OTA candidates with relevant clinical education and hands-on training.
• Ability to follow an individualized plan of care under OT supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Tools

Occupational therapy equipment

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.