Good therapy teams help patients regain strength and perform daily tasks with more ease. Tender Touch Rehab Services is offering a full time role for a certified occupational therapy assistant who wants steady work, simple routines and clear patient goals. This role suits someone who enjoys hands on care and wants guidance from trained therapists. You will help patients return to basic functions while working in a stable long term care setting.
This opening gives you the chance to support a skilled nursing facility. You will help patients practice movements, complete daily tasks and follow therapy plans that match their needs. You will work under the direction of an occupational therapist and support the care team through simple actions that help each patient progress.
Job Summary
Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: Tender Touch Rehab Services
Location: Crestview, FL
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: Not stated
Job Category: Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation
About the Company
Tender Touch Rehab Services is part of Enhance Therapies, a large therapy group with more than thirty years of experience. Their teams support patients in nursing homes, senior centers, home health, hospitals and outpatient sites. They focus on helping clinicians grow through training, mentorship and simple systems that guide daily work. Their goal is to help each therapist improve while keeping care clear and safe.
Main Duties
In this role, you will carry out therapy sessions under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will help patients practice daily tasks that improve function, such as reaching, dressing, lifting or safe movement. You will also follow established care plans and check how each patient responds to treatment. When you see changes, you will report them to the supervising therapist so the plan can be updated.
Your work will require you to stay aware of patient goals. You will guide each session with patience and simple instructions. You will help patients build confidence through steady practice. You will join other staff members to support shared care goals and keep each patient moving toward better function.
You will handle session notes and maintain required records. You will write down basic details about patient progress and follow all state and facility rules. You will make sure physician orders remain current and that each plan stays aligned with patient needs.
Required Skills
You must hold an associate degree from an AOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program. Your state may require certification from the NBCOT, and you must hold a valid state license to practice as a COTA. You need strong communication skills because you will speak with patients, families and staff who need clear and simple explanations. You must be well organized and able to manage daily notes and schedules without confusion. New graduates can apply because mentorship is available.
What You Get
Tender Touch Rehab Services offers steady support to each therapist. You will enter a work culture built on mentorship and teamwork. This means you will have guidance at each stage of your growth. You will also gain the chance to shape your schedule with simple flexibility options. The company provides health insurance that includes medical, dental and vision plans. You can also join their 401(k) program with company match to support long term savings.
You will have access to online CEU programs that help you stay current with therapy methods. The group also encourages career movement by offering chances for promotion or transfer within related facilities. They support new therapists through mentor programs and offer an employee assistance program for personal needs. They also provide immigration support for H1B candidates, which covers both transfers and new filings.
Work Setting
You will work in a skilled nursing facility that focuses on long term patient care. Your daily tasks will take place in therapy areas or patient rooms. You will work with a steady team and follow a clear schedule. Your work will support patient goals that help them regain simple daily skills.
Extra Details
Only certified occupational therapy assistants can apply for this job. You will work under an occupational therapist and follow set plans that match patient needs. You will gain steady support from the wider team and learn simple systems that guide your work each day.
How to Apply
If you want to join Tender Touch Rehab Services, submit your application here. Include your updated CV, your certification details and your state license information.
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