PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehab; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation service provider in Milwaukee is seeking skilled occupational therapy assistants to join their team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist, helping to treat patients by implementing individualized therapy plans. Responsibilities include ensuring quality treatment, maintaining patient records, and facilitating communication with healthcare staff. Ideal candidates will have a background in patient care and familiarity with occupational therapy equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in occupational therapy or equivalent education.
• Certification as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Experience in patient care in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality treatment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement treatment programs with Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain communication with staff and document patient progress.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.