Occupational Therapy Assistant – Rehabilitation Hospital

Altru Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Altru Health System, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will implement therapeutic treatment plans under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life. Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group interventions, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehab team. We offer a compassionate, patient-centered culture, access to advanced rehab technologies, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on patients’ recovery. Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist Implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving patients’ performance in activities of daily living and functional tasks Assist with patient assessments by collecting relevant history and observing functional abilities Document all treatments, patient responses, and progress in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety techniques to promote independence Collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, and other team members to coordinate patient-centered care plans Monitor patient progress, report changes or concerns to the supervising therapist, and contribute to treatment modifications as appropriate Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards within the rehabilitation setting Assist with ordering, cleaning, and maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement or educational initiatives within the department Occupational therapy interventions for activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs Safe patient handling and transfer techniques Use and instruction of adaptive equipment and assistive devices Therapeutic exercise and functional activity training Basic understanding of neurological, orthopedic, and medical rehabilitation conditions Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient and family education techniques Interdisciplinary communication and care coordination Time management and caseload organization Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols Basic outcome measurement and progress tracking in rehabilitation Observation and reporting of changes in patient status Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current North Dakota Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Certification with NBCOT (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA) preferred