Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

. Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist according to the patient's Plan of Treatment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAurora • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $87,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapeutic services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, focusing on enhancing patient independence and community participation. Proficient in documentation, care coordination, and adaptive equipment instruction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Occupational Therapist Assistant LicensureTherapeutic TreatmentPatient DocumentationHome Health ExperienceCare Coordination

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic TreatmentPatient DocumentationAdaptive Equipment InstructionCommunity Reintegration ActivitiesStrength and Coordination ImprovementVocational Program AssistanceDevice FabricationTask Performance EnhancementRange of Motion RestorationCompensation Measures Teaching

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPatient SupportInstruction

Certifications & Qualifications

OTA LicensureCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthPatient CareInterdisciplinary TeamClinical NotesDischarge PlanningVocational ProgramsHealth PromotionSelf-Sufficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist according to the patient's Plan of Treatment
Assist with vocational and educational programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performance and promote health and self-sufficiency
Design or adapt equipment and working or living environments
Fabricate devices to improve function, independence, and community participation
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function
Teach compensation measures as directed by the Occupational Therapist and physician orders
Report observations to the Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical Supervisor
Document patient information and prepare clinical notes and progress reports
Maintain and submit required documentation
Instruct patients and family members on home programs and adaptive equipment
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning
Support other healthcare personnel in meeting patient needs
Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Reliable transportation
Minimum six months occupational therapist assistant experience (preferred)
Home Health experience (preferred)
Must complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening if selected
Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance
Must work 40 scheduled hours per week for full-time employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Personal vehicle liability insurance as required by the residing state or specified minimum limits