Occupational Therapy Assistant

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

25d

About The Position

Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital providing intensive rehabilitation to patients with complex rehabilitative needs. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role helps patients regain independence in activities of daily living and return to their prior level of function. The assistant supports patient evaluations and treatment plans, provides education to patients and families, documents progress and interventions in the electronic medical record, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The position also involves staying current with occupational therapy practices and maintaining a safe, positive patient care environment.

Requirements

Current certification to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state where currently practicing.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Proficiency in documentation and medical record keeping.
Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
Effective verbal and written English communication; legible writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
Implement treatment plans to improve self-care, activities of daily living, and overall independence, including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and mobility training.
Educate patients and families on adaptive equipment, home modifications, and strategies for managing patients’ conditions.
Accurately document patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, occupational therapists, physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitation.
Attend continuing education courses to stay current with occupational therapy practices.
Maintain a safe and positive patient care environment.
Promote a healing environment, use resources to support optimal patient outcomes, and support patient rights and satisfaction.
Organize and prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and complete responsibilities accurately within specified time constraints.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.