Job Description
Legacy Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient-centered rehabilitation across our Portland-area facilities. In this role, you will implement treatment plans under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists, guiding patients through therapeutic activities that restore function, independence, and quality of life. You'll document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families. Legacy Health offers a mission-driven, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth across hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs in the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibilities
- Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under supervision of licensed OTGuide patients through therapeutic activities to improve function and independence
- Monitor, document, and report patient progress in electronic health records
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and families on care plans
- Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, safety, and adaptive techniques
- Maintain safe, clean therapy spaces and equipment
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and documentation standards
- Participate in quality improvement and ongoing clinical education
Required Skills
- Occupational therapy treatment implementation
- Therapeutic exercise and activities
- Activities of daily living (ADL) training
- Use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
- Patient and caregiver education
- Rehabilitation documentation/EHRFunctional mobility and transfer training
- Infection control and safety procedures
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Rehabilitation outcome measurement
