Encompass Health seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support high-quality inpatient rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and complex orthopedic conditions. Working under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will carry out treatment plans, lead therapeutic activities, and teach patients strategies to regain independence in daily tasks. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, document patient progress, support discharge planning, and uphold safety and infection-control standards in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
Assist in implementing OT treatment plans
Support discharge planning
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
Qualifications
OT Assistant (COTA) certification required
Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred
Knowledge of infection control and safety standards
Required Skills
occupational therapypatient caretreatment planningdischarge planninginfection control