Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Baptist·Jonesboro, Arkansas

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 16 days ago

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Assistant delivers therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist to meet patient goals. They also participate in discharge planning, patient education, and the supervision of clinical students and support staff.

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.

Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.

Produces other reports as needed.

May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required
Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice; BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice. Additionally, a BLS certification is required within 14 days of the hire date.

professional certificate
Documentation
Patient care
Patient education
Discharge planning
BLS certification
Clinical supervision
Occupational therapy
Health care delivery

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Application: Employer website

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Assistant-Occupational Therapy

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Responsibilities

Specifications

Experience

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Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

Requirements

Posting details

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