Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Coach

Sweetwater Care; Union (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery through customized treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. The role involves coordinating with physicians, documenting progress, and reassessing outcomes to guide ongoing care.

You will supervise rehabilitation aides and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective interventions and clear discharge planning for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and review their medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and teach exercise techniques.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the clinical record.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on referrals and outcomes.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team members.
• Provide discharge summaries and document all regulatory information.
• Participate in trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Able to supervise rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery through customized treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. The role involves coordinating with physicians, documenting progress, and reassessing outcomes to guide ongoing care.

You will supervise rehabilitation aides and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective interventions and clear discharge planning for patients and families.