What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Aide position at Craig Hospital?
Position Closes: 01/11/2026
Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting the OT or COTA with providing therapy services that are planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's treatment plan.
Position Requirements:
- Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association is required.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience:TBI and SCI experience preferred.
- Skills & Abilities: Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to build effective clinical leadership. Ability to conduct themselves in a diplomatic and tactful manner with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, and adapt to a changing environment with competence. Possess a dedication to teamwork and commitment to excellence. Must have basic computer skills.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with applying the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed and instructed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Prepare patients and equipment for therapy and follow through with equipment processes and procedures as instructed.
- Communicate daily with the OT and COTAs regarding issues relating to their interaction with the patients.
- Maintain treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
- Perform clerical, administrative and secretarial duties such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies and completing paperwork as instructed.
- Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment, and maintain an inventory of treatment and educational supplies
** This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.
Craig Hospital Benefits:
Benefit Eligible Positions:
At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs. For Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits, and we prioritize benefits to support you.
Pay Range — $18.65/ Hour — $26.86/ Hour
Salary : $19 - $27