Occupational Therapy Assistant: Care, Collaboration & Growth

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Northport, Alabama, seeks a qualified PTA/OTA to support patients under therapists' supervision. You will review clinical data, participate in care planning, perform therapeutic procedures, and assist with patient and family teaching.

The role requires Alabama PTA/OTA licensure, English literacy, and BLS certification; you will maintain competency, complete documentation timely, and collaborate with team to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Requires Alabama PTA/OTA licensure and active status in good standing.
• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant clinical data and coordinate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with patient/family and other care providers.
• Perform therapeutic procedures as outlined in the plan of care.
• Participate in patient/family teaching and mentoring.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency and complete documentation on time.
• Communicate patient needs/goals to therapists as needed.
• Attend in-service programs and hospital meetings.
• Assist in departmental planning, staff training, and performance improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Teaching

Time management

Education

PTA/OTA licensure (Alabama)

Tools

EMR systems

Time and attendance software

Intranet

Job description

DCH Health System in Northport, Alabama, seeks a qualified PTA/OTA to support patients under therapists' supervision. You will review clinical data, participate in care planning, perform therapeutic procedures, and assist with patient and family teaching.

The role requires Alabama PTA/OTA licensure, English literacy, and BLS certification; you will maintain competency, complete documentation timely, and collaborate with team to ensure safe, effective care.