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Occupational Therapist Assistant

United States, High Point 25.30 - 37.95 USD / Hour · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluation of the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and the impact on the patient's activities of daily living. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluation of the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and the impact on the patient's activities of daily living
  • Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs
  • Implements individual treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living, adapted homemaking techniques, bathroom transfers, functional application of mobility skills and, when appropriate, training in adapted work methods
  • Monitors and notifies/updates the supervisory therapist of patient's response to treatment given
  • Plans for patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment with direction of evaluating/supervising
  • Completes all required documentation with appropriate co-signatures, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
  • Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
  • Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly
  • Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
  • Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist
  • Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise
  • Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care
  • Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover
  • assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
  • Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature
  • Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested
  • Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant license
  • A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
  • Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
  • Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
  • Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday
  • Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
  • Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
  • Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
  • Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids
  • therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
  • Position may require travel
  • therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

  • Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work
  • Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters
  • Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
  • Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
  • Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
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