Occupational Therapy Assistant — Join a Supportive Rehab Team

Sanders Ridge Health Campus; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanders Ridge Health Campus in Kentucky is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help carry out treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, ADL training, and adaptive techniques to improve independence.

You will document patient responses, communicate progress to the supervising OT, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and other interventions.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques to improve independence.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families on home exercises, adaptive techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and other interventions.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques aimed at improving their functional abilities and independence.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and their families on home exercises, adaptive techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy exercises

ADL training

Documentation

Interdisciplinary

Education

Degree in OTA from accredited program

Job description

Sanders Ridge Health Campus in Kentucky is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help carry out treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, ADL training, and adaptive techniques to improve independence.

You will document patient responses, communicate progress to the supervising OT, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.