Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description - Occupational Therapy Assistant (2612010)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2612010

Description

Pruitt Health is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide occupational therapy treatment services for patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, and functional limitations that impact daily living activities. Join one of the Southeast's leading providers of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services and build a rewarding career helping patients improve independence, enhance functional abilities, and achieve their highest level of performance.

We offer competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually
, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive clinical team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

At Pruitt Health, your career matters. We invest in our employee-partners through competitive benefits, mentorship, advancement opportunities, and ongoing educational support.

• Competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually
• Advanced Pay Option
• Annual Merit Increases
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth & Relocation Opportunitie

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist while helping patients improve independence with daily living activities, mobility, safety, and overall function.

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), self-care skills, mobility, and functional tasks.
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises to improve strength, coordination, balance, and functional performance.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate outcomes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques, equipment use, home safety, and strategies to improve independence while maintaining compliance with professional practice standards.

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in the state of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred where applicable.
• New graduates welcome to apply where applicable.
• Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, home health, assisted living, or post-acute care settings preferred.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive equipment, cognitive rehabilitation, and functional mobility training.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.