OT Assistant: Direct Patient Care & Growth

Kensingtonnursingrehab; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensingtonnursingrehab in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role requires an OT assistant degree and state licensure, plus strong communication and adherence to accreditation standards.

The CMA/OTA will report patient progress, assist with procedures, maintain documentation, and participate in interdisciplinary rehab teams to support residents’ wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• OT licensure required and regulatory knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Understanding of accreditation standards and compliance within state/federal regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical OT assistant services under supervision
• Report patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist OT with procedures, tests and treatments
• Maintain confidential patient and facility information
• Complete accurate billing information daily
• participate in interdisciplinary rehab team meetings and family meetings
• adhere to facility policies and Rehab procedures
• supervise non-professional staff as appropriate
• conduct staff training and in-services as needed

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

State license for OT

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Kensingtonnursingrehab in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role requires an OT assistant degree and state licensure, plus strong communication and adherence to accreditation standards.

The CMA/OTA will report patient progress, assist with procedures, maintain documentation, and participate in interdisciplinary rehab teams to support residents’ wellbeing and safety.