PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will assist in implementing individualized plans of care and helping patients achieve functional goals.

You will perform OT treatment activities, document patient progress after each session, communicate with the OT, Rehab Director, and facility staff, and help operate standard OT equipment to support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with OT treatment and activities.
• Discuss treatment and record patient progress after each visit.
• Develop and implement treatment programs with OT guidance.
• Maintain continuous communication with the OT, Rehab Director, and staff.
• Operate standard occupational therapy equipment.

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists.

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of Occupational Therapist, develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Occupational Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.