Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
About The Position
Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the practice of occupational therapy. The work includes addressing developmental deficits and supporting activities of daily living, work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance, endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength. The role includes preparing treatment equipment and assisting with rehabilitative activities, building strong relationships with patients to help them exceed their functional goals, connecting positively with patients and colleagues, and maintaining relationships throughout the community. PT Solutions describes itself as a close-knit community focused on expanding access to quality care. It offers professional development through evidence-based clinical education, mentorship, and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program. The organization reports being named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year and receiving five Culture Excellence Awards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an APTA- or CAPTE-approved occupational therapist assistant program.
- State licensure.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients.
- Establish strong relationships with each patient to help them exceed their functional goals.
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, fellow clinicians, and other team members.
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist with occupational therapy activities involving developmental deficits, activities of daily living, work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance, endurance, cognition, and exercise programs.
Benefits
- Monthly incentive bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds.
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, orthopedics, and hand therapy.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
- Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual.
- Competitive compensation with the ability to earn performance-based incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
