Occupational Therapy Assistant

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient-centered rehabilitation within a healthcare setting. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans and guide patients through daily living activities.

Join our interdisciplinary team to promote independence, document progress, and educate patients and families on goals, techniques, and home strategies to maximize functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of occupational therapy assistant duties and therapeutic activity facilitation.
• Effective communication skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to document and maintain clear records.
• Team-oriented mindset with interdisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans with Occupational Therapists.
• Guide patients through therapeutic activities and daily living skills.
• Promote patient independence and functional improvement.
• Document patient progress and observations.
• Educate patients and families on goals, techniques, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support rehab.

Skills

Compassionate approach

OT Assistant duties

Communication with patients

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient-centered rehabilitation in a Healthcare & Medical Services setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Occupational Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Guide patients through therapeutic activities and daily living skill development.
• Promote patient independence and functional improvement.
• Document patient progress and treatment-related observations.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and recommended home strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support comprehensive rehabilitation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of occupational therapy assistant duties and therapeutic activity facilitation.
• Effective communication skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to accurately document and maintain clear records.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary professionals.