OT Assistant – Rehab Team (PRN), Kingsport TN

Ahava Therapy Services; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahava Therapy Services in Kingsport, TN is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Wexford House, a 173-bed skilled nursing facility providing short- and long-term therapy.

You will deliver OT treatments under the supervision of the OT, assist with tests and evaluations, document progress, collaborate with physicians, family members, and other professionals, and support quality improvement and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved OTA program.
• Active OTA license or eligibility.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to the OT plan.
• Assist the OT with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Observe, record, and report conditions and responses related to duties.
• Maintain daily treatment records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with family, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support department and equipment care, inventory, and safety.
• Participate in in-service programs and team meetings.
• Engage in continuing education opportunities relevant to the discipline.
• Adhere to Ahava Therapy Services’ standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and facility conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned and manage productivity.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate OTA program

Job description

Ahava Therapy Services in Kingsport, TN is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Wexford House, a 173-bed skilled nursing facility providing short- and long-term therapy.

You will deliver OT treatments under the supervision of the OT, assist with tests and evaluations, document progress, collaborate with physicians, family members, and other professionals, and support quality improvement and regulatory standards.