Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encompass Health; Kirkland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and possibly home health settings. You will work under 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.

This role involves hands-on therapy across settings, promoting independence and safe functional performance through

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.