PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a growing team. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to assist in treating patients using individualized plans of care.

You will help develop and implement treatment programs, assist with all phases of therapy, and maintain clear communication with the supervising OT and facility staff. You will operate standard OT equipment and contribute to quality outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.
• Develop and implement therapy treatment programs based on each patient’s needs.
• Assist with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses after each visit.

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.