Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation

Encompass Health; Bronte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our care team in inpatient rehabilitation settings, with potential home health support as needed. Under supervision of an occupational therapist, you will help patients across ages regain daily living and work-related skills impaired by illness or injury.

The role emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation, documentation, and collaboration with therapists and nursing staff to promote patient independence and safe discharge

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in rehabilitation tasks for patients across ages.
• Support regaining daily living and work-related skills affected by illness or injury.
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, and care teams to promote patient independence.

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation, a leader in both facility-based and home-based patient care, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position involves working in various settings, including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and possibly supporting patients in home health scenarios. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to help patients across all ages regain, develop, and improve skills needed for daily living and working that are impaired due to illness, injury, or disability.