Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encompass Health; Lane (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in inpatient rehabilitation and possibly home health settings. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help patients regain and improve daily living and work-related skills affected by illness, injury, or disability.

The role involves collaborating with the care team to implement therapy plans across ages, in various care environments, to support recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of an occupational therapist, provide patient care in rehabilitation settings.
• Support patients across ages to regain daily living and work-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients across all ages in rehabilitation activities.
• Support therapy sessions in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and home health contexts.

Skills

Patient care

Rehabilitation support

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.