Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (OTA)

➡️ Join Our Team!

Ahava Therapy Services provides Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy across a variety of care settings.
We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based care through teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our mission is to maximize each patient’s potential while improving their quality of life, leading the revolution in therapy services with compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.

We hire therapists who share our vision, demonstrate strong clinical skills, and work diligently to restore function while preventing decline in the patients we serve.

✅ About the Facility

Ahava Therapy Services is seeking a PRN OTA to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Wexford House, a 173-bed skilled nursing facility offering short- and long-term rehabilitation.

Join a collaborative therapy team under outstanding leadership, where an OTA can deliver high-quality care and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

➡️ About the Location: Kingsport, TN
Kingsport, TN, is known for its blend of affordable living, abundant outdoor recreation, strong community feel, and good schools, all set within the scenic Appalachian Mountains, offering a small-town vibe. It's praised for low traffic, a family-friendly atmosphere, four seasons, and a convenient location in the Tri-Cities region. 

✅Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to the occupational therapist's treatment plans

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures

• Observe, record, and report conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties

• Maintain daily treatment records and document progress notes as directed

• Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals

• Assist with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment

• Assist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned

• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to the discipline and responsibilities

• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services’ regulatory and professional standards

• Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences and other facility meetings

• Adhere to company and facility policies and participate in quality improvement and safety programs

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently

• Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines

• Support the company’s mission and vision and project a professional image

• Independently perform duties and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed

• Maintain expected productivity levels

✔️ Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program

• Active OTA license or eligibility under state statutes for practice

• Current BLS/CPR certification

• Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

✅ Be part of something meaningful.

Join Ahava Therapy Services — where compassion meets excellence, and therapists are empowered to make a difference every day.