OT Assistant: Meaningful Rehab & Community Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality OT services aimed at enabling independence and improved daily living for patients in our rehabilitation hospital.

The role emphasizes teamwork, detailed documentation, and ongoing communication with patients, families, and care teams to ensure optimal outcomes and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or certification where required.
• CPR certification preferred (unless required by hospital policy).
• Successful completion of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program is preferred.
• Effective communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Demonstrated competency in occupational therapy treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients to improve independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses and care teams to implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and communicate with families and caregivers.

Skills

Effective communication

OT treatment competency

CPR certification (preferred)

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality OT services aimed at enabling independence and improved daily living for patients in our rehabilitation hospital.

The role emphasizes teamwork, detailed documentation, and ongoing communication with patients, families, and care teams to ensure optimal outcomes and a supportive, inclusive work environment.