Occupational Therapy Assistant - Restore Daily Living & Mobility

Advocate Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will assist evaluation, implement treatment, and help discharge planning while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist and Wisconsin licensure/registration, with strong communication, organization, and computer skills. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist. is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the occupational therapist in evaluating patients' abilities and daily living activities.
• Implement individualized treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for daily living and mobility.
• Plan for discharge including home programs and patient/family teaching with equipment orders as directed.
• Complete all required documentation including progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing records.
• Clean up after treatment and maintain a neat, safe treatment area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modalities, exercise equipment, and indications/contraindications.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and assist with staff training.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and departmental learning.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate care understanding and apply growth/development knowledge.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organization & problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist.

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will assist evaluation, implement treatment, and help discharge planning while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist and Wisconsin licensure/registration, with strong communication, organization, and computer skills. No prior experience is required.