Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Providence Pointe Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN pay

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative rehab team

Supportive environment

Award-winning community

Meaningful work helping elders

Job summary

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Kentucky OTA license or eligibility for licensure.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
• Assist elders with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, bathing, self-care).
• Support improvements in strength, mobility, and independence.
• Educate elders and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the supervising OT.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Compassionate care

Education

OTA program graduate

KY OT license or eligibility

NBCOT certification preferred

Tools

NBCOT Certification (credential)

Job description

Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – PRN

Providence Pointe Healthcare | Paducah, Kentucky

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)

Join an Award-Winning Team That Makes a Difference!

Providence Pointe Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis!

For more than 40 years, Providence Pointe has proudly served Western Kentucky, providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a supportive, person-centered environment.

Our Awards & Recognition:

• 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award
• AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One Recognition for reducing hospital readmissions
• Paducah Sun Readers' Choice Award – Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years
• 2018 Deficiency-Free Survey Recognition
• History of 4- and 5-Star CMS Quality Ratings

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized therapy services that help elders regain independence, improve daily living skills, and enhance their quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Provide occupational therapy treatments in accordance with established plans of care.
• Assist elders with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and self-care.
• Support improvements in strength, coordination, mobility, and functional independence.
• Educate elders and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Why Join Providence Pointe?

• Competitive PRN Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling Based on Facility Needs
• Collaborative Rehabilitation Team
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment
• Opportunity to Work in an Award-Winning Healthcare Community
• Meaningful Work Helping Elders Maintain Independence

Make a Difference Every Day!

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, every achievement matters. Join a team dedicated to helping elders regain confidence, restore independence, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Providence Pointe Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Kentucky Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.