PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehab; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in St. Charles, Illinois is seeking an occupational therapy assistant to join a dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in treating patients under the guidance of an occupational therapist, ensuring quality treatment and patient care. The ideal candidate should have experience in occupational therapy and strong communication skills. This is a vital role in improving patient outcomes and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in occupational therapy treatment.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans.
• Strong communication skills with patients and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treating patients based on care plans.
• Record patient conditions and responses in charts.
• Collaborate continuously with the occupational therapist.

Skills

Patient treatment

Communication with therapists

Knowledge of 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.