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Occupational Therapy Assistant- OTA

Ahava Therapy Services logoAhava Therapy ServicesJackson, TNFull TimePosted 2d ago
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About the job

⭐ FULL-TIME and PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (OTA)

Location: Maplewood Healthcare

Facilities: Jackson, TN

➡️ 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 Facilities

Ahava Therapy Services is hiring a Full-Time OTA at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, TN, has 156 beds that offer short-term rehab, long-term care, and outpatient therapy services. Join a supportive in-house rehab team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes and meaningful collaboration.

➡️ About the Location- Jackson, TN

Located along the Music Highway halfway between Memphis and Nashville, Jackson is where the sounds of country and blues collide - home of Rockabilly King Carl Perkins and the start of the Rockabilly Highway. Jackson, Tennessee, is in Madison County. It is a mid-sized city that has roots in railroads and industry, and today it blends that heritage with a growing arts and music scene. It is a comfortable, family-friendly city that offers a balance of small-town charm and modern conveniences.

⚙️ 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

⭐ Benefits (Full-Time)

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay Option

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Ancillary Insurance & FSA

PTO + Free Birthday Holiday + Holiday Pay

  • Free Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match

Free CEUs and Continuing Education Support

✅ Be part of something meaningful.

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

From Ahava Therapy Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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