Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encompass Health Corporation; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The OTA will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help patients across all ages regain daily living and work-related skills impaired by illness, injury, or disability.

The position spans inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and potential home health support, contributing to comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes hands-on therapeutic activities, progress documentation, and

Qualifications

• Under supervision of an occupational therapist to assist patients in regaining daily living and work-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients across ages in activities of daily living and therapeutic tasks as directed by the OT.
• Support inpatient rehabilitation and home health services as needed.
• Document patient progress and communicate with supervising OT.

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.