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An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$60,730 / year median in Florida
+19% projected growth
Job Description
The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support resident-centered rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing setting. Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in implementing personalized treatment plans to improve residents' independence, mobility, and daily living skills. Responsibilities include leading individual and group therapy sessions, documenting progress, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nursing, therapy, and medical staff. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing high-quality, dignified care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Assist in implementing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist Provide one-on-one and group therapy sessions to improve residents' functional abilities and independence Support residents with activities of daily living (ADL) training, mobility, and adaptive equipment use Accurately document treatments, resident progress, and responses in the EMR in a timely manner Communicate effectively with therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and families regarding resident status and goals Maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition Follow all facility policies, safety protocols, and infection control procedures Participate in care plan meetings and contribute observations to support individualized, resident-centered goals Required Skills Occupational therapy interventions Therapeutic exercise techniques Activities of daily living (ADL) training Gait and transfer training Treatment planning support Rehabilitation documentation Electronic medical records (EMR) Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Infection control procedures