Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Coach

Sweetwater Care; Dillon (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery through personalized treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. You will collaborate with physicians and the health team to assess progress and adjust interventions, while documenting outcomes in the medical records.

The role requires active state licensure, strong patient communication, and ability to supervise rehabilitation aides.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure required.
• Experience in rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic exercises.
• Supervise rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Document progress and treatment minutes in the electronic medical records.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with the health team about patient progress and plans.
• Participate in trainings and conferences as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Supervising aides

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery through personalized treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. You will collaborate with physicians and the health team to assess progress and adjust interventions, while documenting outcomes in the medical records.

The role requires active state licensure, strong patient communication, and ability to supervise rehabilitation aides.