Occupational Therapy Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. You will implement individualized treatment plans under OT supervision and help patients regain safety and independence.

You will document progress in the EMR, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and caregivers to promote engagement and understanding in their care journey.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in occupational therapy techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and document accurately.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Deliver compassionate care to enhance safety, functional independence, and quality of life.
• Documenting patient progress in the EMR.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educating patients and caregivers to promote understanding and engagement.

Skills

Clinical OT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Tools

EMR

Job description

Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant supporting seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Delivering compassionate care to enhance safety, functional independence, and quality of life.
• Documenting patient progress in the EMR.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educating patients and caregivers to promote understanding and engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in occupational therapy techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and document accurately.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.