Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Enhance Rehab; Zion (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehab in Zion, Illinois is seeking an occupational therapy assistant to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will work under the guidance of an occupational therapist to assist in treating patients based on individualized care plans. Responsibilities include ensuring quality treatment, developing occupational therapy programs, and supporting patients throughout their therapy phases. Ideal candidates should possess the ability to operate therapy equipment and maintain effective communication with the therapy team.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates for occupational therapy assistant position.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment programs.
• Skill in operating standard occupational therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality treatment for patients resulting in excellent outcomes.
• Develop treatment programs with Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients through all phases of Occupational Therapy.

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.