Rehab OT Assistant: Empower Patient Progress

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC seeks a Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy services in a clinical setting. The role requires ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.

The candidate must hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, be a licensed COTA in good standing, and demonstrate strong supervisory and communications skills to coordinate rehab programs and staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Licensed COTA in good standing as required by law.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record resident/patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Record and maintain resident/patient information to conform with regulations and facility standards.
• Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward patient/resident and their treatment Program.
• Monitor resident/patient's performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement utilizing therapeutic use of self.
• Select therapy activities which match the residents’/patients’ needs, capabilities, interests, and occupational profile.
• Instruct and/or or assist in instructing resident/patient and families in the creation/promotion of health/habits, establishment/restoration/remediation of health, maintenance of health/wellness, modification/facilitation/compensation, or adaption of occupation and/or the prevention of disability.
• Instruct resident/patient in the care and use of adaptive equipment/technology. 8. Assist OTRs with implementing treatment plans designed to help resident/patient function independently.
• Provide verbal or written updates on residents’/patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior to supervising Occupational Therapist and/or health care professionals.
• Alter treatment Programs to obtain results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
• Support other departments when needed including performing other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.

Skills

English literacy

Follow instructions

Work hours flexibility

Education

Associate degree in OT

Job description

Atlas Healthcare, LLC seeks a Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy services in a clinical setting. The role requires ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.

The candidate must hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, be a licensed COTA in good standing, and demonstrate strong supervisory and communications skills to coordinate rehab programs and staff effectively.