Occupational Therapy Assistant

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic invites an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision, following a written plan of care to meet established goals. You will support discharge planning and communicate patient progress per licensure and policies.

You may supervise students and staff while contributing to program development and reporting as needed, within a compassionate healthcare environment at our Jonesboro campus.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the practicing state (Arkansas).
• Certification in BLS required within 14 days of hire.
• Demonstrated basic skills in occupational therapy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Contribute to discharge planning, including patient/family education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Support the development of staff and students.
• Participate in activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Licensed OTA Arkansas

BLS within 14 days

Basic OT skills

Job description

Job Summary

This role involves delivering therapeutic occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written plan of care to achieve established goals. The practitioner provides treatment, assists in discharge planning, and communicates patient progress in accordance with professional licensure, scope of practice, and departmental policies. Additionally, they may supervise clinical students, support staff, and volunteers, fostering a caring environment that promotes health and healing. They are responsible for producing reports as needed and performing other assigned duties.

Job Summary

This role involves delivering therapeutic occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written plan of care to achieve established goals. The practitioner provides treatment, assists in discharge planning, and communicates patient progress in accordance with professional licensure, scope of practice, and departmental policies. Additionally, they may supervise clinical students, support staff, and volunteers, fostering a caring environment that promotes health and healing. They are responsible for producing reports as needed and performing other assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist
• Contribute to discharge planning, including patient/family education, follow-up, and referrals
• Support the development of staff and students
• Participate in activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery
• Complete assigned goals

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the practicing state
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• Basic skills in occupational therapy