Occupational Therapy Assistant

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed occupational therapists in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care. The role emphasizes implementing treatment plans, guiding activities, and promoting safety and independence within a patient-centered framework.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a diverse care team to optimize outcomes and ensure safety during therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to carry out treatment plans and guide therapeutic activities.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.
• Accurate documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care.
• Compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Assist patients with exercises and skill-building to promote safety, independence, and recovery.
• Document patient progress and clinical observations accurately.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home guidance, and precautions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and optimize care.
• Maintain a supportive, patient-centered approach throughout treatment.

Skills

OTA Certification

Treatment plan execution

Therapeutic activity guidance

Documentation accuracy

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

Compassion and professionalism

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

to support occupational therapists in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Assist patients with exercises and skill-building to promote safety, independence, and recovery.
• Document patient progress and clinical observations accurately.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home guidance, and precautions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and optimize care.
• Maintain a supportive, patient-centered approach throughout treatment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to carry out treatment plans and guide therapeutic activities.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.
• Accurate documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care.
• Compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety.