Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a growing team in Illinois. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will help implement individualized treatment plans and support patient progress toward functional goals.

You will document patient responses after each visit, coordinate care with the OT, rehab director, and facility staff, and operate standard OT equipment to ensure high-quality therapy sessions at every visit.

Qualifications

• Assist in implementing individualized OT plans under the supervision of an OT.
• Record patient conditions and responses after each visit.
• Collaborate with the OT, rehab Director, and facility staff.
• Operate standard occupational therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by following treatment programs.
• Help develop and implement OT treatment activities.
• Maintain accurate charts and notes after sessions.
• Communicate patient progress to the care team.

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists.

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of Occupational Therapist, develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Occupational Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.