Occupational Therapy Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across hospital units in Washington, DC. You will work under an occupational therapist to deliver hands-on therapy and monitor progress.

You will educate patients and caregivers on therapy processes and home programs, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and help optimize patient outcomes in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential.
• Solid understanding of occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to adapt to different clinical settings and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor and document patient responses to therapy.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy processes and home programs.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

COTA credential

Therapy principles

Communication & teamwork

Clinical adaptability

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across various hospital units, including medical-surgical and Acute Rehab units.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist
• Monitor and document patient responses to therapy
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy processes and home programs
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications And Skills

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential
• Strong understanding of occupational therapy principles and practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different clinical settings and patient needs