OTA Assistant — Empower Mobility & Daily Living

The-Heritage; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment to support patient progress.

You will assist in carrying out treatment plans, help patients with exercises and daily living activities, document responses, educate families on home programs, and collaborate with the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current OTA license or certification.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and ADL training to improve independence.
• Observe and document patients’ responses and progress; report to supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment to support patient progress.

You will assist in carrying out treatment plans, help patients with exercises and daily living activities, document responses, educate families on home programs, and collaborate with the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.