Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center's PM&RS department seeks a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an occupational therapist, delivering interventions across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Applicants must meet basic requirements (US citizenship, ACOTE-accredited education or military OTA program, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and English proficiency) and prefer experience in both inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Must meet US citizenship and English proficiency requirements.
• Education must be ACOTE-accredited or military OTA program.
• Certification through NBCOT is required and current licensure must be held.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer occupational therapy treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement new OT programs to support patient recovery and rehab.

Skills

Delegate assessments

Observation reports

Therapeutic techniques

Modify interventions

Adaptive devices

Interdisciplinary consultation

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)

ACOTE-accredited OTA program or military OTA program

Job description

The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center's PM&RS department seeks a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an occupational therapist, delivering interventions across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Applicants must meet basic requirements (US citizenship, ACOTE-accredited education or military OTA program, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and English proficiency) and prefer experience in both inpatient and outpatient care.