Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ardent Health Services
Full-timeIn person
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Closes
Aug 30, 2026
Job Description
Occupational Therapy Assistant at Ardent Health Services
Skills & Competencies
Skills relevant to this opportunity
- Standardized assessment instruments — administer under clinical supervision to evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities in an acute care or outpatient setting.
- Medical and therapy records — complete and maintain accurately using electronic health record software under direct supervision in a hospital or institutional environment.
- Occupational therapy program materials — lay out, clean, and repair tools such as puzzles, scissors, and adaptive utensils in preparation for scheduled therapy sessions.
- Patient disability profiles — review and interpret medical data with supervisor guidance to identify preliminary rehabilitation needs across clinical contexts.
- Therapy activity selections — identify age- and ability-appropriate tasks that support work and life-management skill development under practitioner direction.
- Caregiver communication — assist senior therapists in delivering basic instructions to caregivers regarding patient support needs during structured therapy sessions.