Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) In House (Pahokee)

Evolve Therapy Services; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility partner in Pahokee, FL. The role supports plan development and direct patient care under supervision, aligning with CMS standards and facility policies.

Ideal candidates hold an active OTA license in Florida, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with residents and families.
• Ability to follow CMS documentation standards and maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine appropriate interventions.
• Implement treatment plans under supervision and coordinate with the therapy team.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and families.
• Schedule resident therapies in collaboration with team members.
• Ensure proper documentation and billing of OT services.
• Adhere to established treatment plans and CMS standards.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Pahokee, FL!

Job Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN

Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice

• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist

• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members

• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services

• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients

• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated

Education & Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

• MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time Status