Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (Occupational Therapy) | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 112,963 - 395,371; Part time

Job summary

A remote occupational therapy service provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with daily living skills and support therapists in implementing treatment plans. The ideal candidate has experience with educational software and strong communication skills. This role requires flexibility between 10 to 40 hours weekly and offers compensation between $82 and $287 hourly, depending on experience. Proficiency with various database and email tools is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience using brainTrain IVA+Plus and BrainTrain Captain’s Log.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills for reporting and educational content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with home programs and daily living skills.
• Support occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback.
• Document and communicate patient behaviors and progress.

Skills

Experience with brainTrain IVA+Plus

Familiarity with Language Arts and Math educational software

Proficiency with database tools

Experience with Microsoft Outlook

Familiarity with eClinicalWorks EHR

Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Access

FileMaker Pro

dBase

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $82–$287/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with home programs, daily living skills, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Support occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans to improve patient independence.
• Monitor patient progress during therapy activities and provide guidance, motivation, and feedback.
• Document and communicate patient behaviors, progress, and outcomes clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Contribute domain expertise to AI training workflows to ensure AI tools reflect real occupational therapy practices.
• Maintain high standards of care, professionalism, and supportive patient interaction in all deliverables.

Requirements

• Experience using brainTrain IVA+Plus and BrainTrain Captain’s Log.
• Familiarity with Language Arts and Math educational software tools.
• Proficiency with database tools such as dBase, FileMaker Pro, and Microsoft Access.
• Experience with email tools such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems such as eClinicalWorks EHR, Laboratory Information Systems, and VHI PC-Kits.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills for reporting and educational content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment.