Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Lead Therapist – Full Time
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This position requires an active State Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license. Applicants without a current OTA license will not be considered.
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant – Lead Therapist – Full Time
Healthcare Therapy Services [HTS] is now hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant [OTA] to lead our therapy team at a CMS 5-star rated continuing care retirement community in northeast Fort Wayne, Indiana, just inside I-469. The OTA in this position will treat patients for a majority of hours while also performing Lead Therapist responsibilities such as attending facility and team meetings, following up on therapy referrals, planning minutes and reporting any issues to Regional Director.
This CCRC has a diverse caseload from short-term rehab, long term care, memory care, outpatient, and assisted living and independent living populations. Two well-equipped therapy gyms featuring ADL training spaces are in the main campus, and there is a third gym at the villa community clubhouse.
· This is a full-time position at 30 – 40 hours per week.
· Competitive hourly rate and compensation package.
Benefits Package Includes
· Career Development: Access free continuing education through our online learning platform to support your professional growth.
· Generous PTO: Enjoy a generous paid time off plan—plus the option to cash in PTO hours for a bonus on any paycheck.
· Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for you and your family.
· 401(k) with Company Match: Build your financial future with our employer-matching retirement savings plan.
At Healthcare Therapy Services (HTS), we believe great therapy begins with great people - and that means giving you the tools and support you deserve. Therapist-owned and managed, we are 100% vested in perfecting rehabilitation.
From innovative clinical programs and continuing education to unmatched support and comprehensive benefits, everything we do is designed to help you thrive. Join a company where you're truly valued, encouraged, and empowered to be the best clinician for the patients you serve. At HTS, patient care always comes first.
Requirements
Applicants must have an active Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant license or must have the necessary qualifications to earn Indiana license. These qualifications include a degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assisting program, subsequent passing of the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) examination, and fulfilling the state’s requirements for licensure.
Key Responsibilities
Treat patients for most working hours across short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, outpatient, assisted living, and independent living populations. Lead the therapy team by attending facility and team meetings, following up on referrals, planning minutes, and reporting issues to the Regional Director.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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