OT Assistant: Rehab, Mobility & Daily Living Impact

Northwoods Rehab; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwoods Rehab in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will provide direct OT assistance under supervision, participating in evaluation, treatment planning and implementation to support residents’ daily living goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a stable, patient-centered work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients by assisting in assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Identifies indications for evaluations of residents at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and coordination and other areas as directed.
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
• Adheres to department and patient schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Participates in patient, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare Professional.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the planning, implementation and follow-up of Patient therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, and community personnel and administration.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.

Skills

License eligible

Continuing education

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northwoods Rehab in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will provide direct OT assistance under supervision, participating in evaluation, treatment planning and implementation to support residents’ daily living goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a stable, patient-centered work environment.