Occupational Therapy Assistant — Neuro Rehab & Equipment

Pate Rehabilitation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the rehabilitation team by assisting the OT in therapy plan implementation, adapting activities, and helping patients regain independence through hands-on interventions.

The role emphasizes neuro-rehabilitation, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with physicians and staff to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans for each client.

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program.
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency.
• Design and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community.
• Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training.
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of neurologic injury rehab

Patient rehabilitation support

Education

OTA degree

Job description

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the rehabilitation team by assisting the OT in therapy plan implementation, adapting activities, and helping patients regain independence through hands-on interventions.

The role emphasizes neuro-rehabilitation, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with physicians and staff to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans for each client.