Rehabilitation Assistant Jobs

Rehabilitation Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and school districts, at every level from entry-level aide to senior assistant, with specializations in physical rehabilitation, occupational therapy support, and speech-language pathology assistance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles144+
Top stateTexas
Top employerLiberty Healthcare Companies
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type95% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
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Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Park Manor of McKinney
McKinney, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
51-200

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Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
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Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Theradynamics
New York, New York
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$95k - $105k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Clinical Research Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Clinical Research Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
Bachelor's degree in biological science
10,000+

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Nurse Assistant Medical Rehabilitation Unit KMH
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Nurse Assistant Medical Rehabilitation Unit KMH
Catholic Health System
Kenmore, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$17.84 - $22.68/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Therapies
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Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Therapies
University Health
San Antonio, Texas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33.65 - $79.33/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
10,000+

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Rehabilitation Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Liberty Healthcare Companies7 open roles
Prisma Health6 open roles
Lifepoint Health6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in rehabilitation assistant jobs.

  • High school diploma or GED with completed rehabilitation aide or CNA training program
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
  • Experience assisting patients with therapeutic exercises under clinician supervision
  • Ability to safely perform patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques
  • Familiarity with electronic health record documentation systems used in clinical settings
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with physical, occupational, and speech therapists

Tips for Your Rehabilitation Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to each setting

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities each prioritize different skills. Highlight patient transfer techniques for inpatient roles, home exercise program support for outpatient, and documentation systems for skilled nursing. One generic resume loses to a targeted one every time.

List every relevant certification clearly

Certifications like CPR, BLS, and CNA or COTA credentials sit at the top of recruiter checklists. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried in a paragraph, so they're spotted immediately during the initial screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists rehabilitation assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search by therapy discipline, not just title

Job postings frequently list 'PT aide,' 'OT assistant,' or 'rehab tech' instead of rehabilitation assistant. Search multiple discipline-specific variations so you don't miss openings that match your background but use a different job title.

Prepare scenario answers about patient handling

Interviewers for rehabilitation assistant roles routinely ask how you've supported a patient who refused therapy or became distressed during treatment. Prepare two or three concrete examples drawn from clinical rotations, volunteer work, or prior employment before your interview.

Negotiate your start date around schedule needs

Rehabilitation departments often run seven-day-a-week schedules with rotating weekends. Clarify shift expectations and weekend rotation frequency during the offer stage, then negotiate your start date to allow time for any required orientation or background check clearance.

Rehabilitation Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most rehabilitation assistants?

Liberty Healthcare Companies, Prisma Health, and Lifepoint Health are hiring the most rehabilitation assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and long-term care chains tend to post the highest volumes due to consistent patient throughput across multiple facilities.

How many rehabilitation assistant jobs are remote?

About 5% of rehabilitation assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telerehabilitation program coordination and administrative support roles within larger therapy departments.

How do you become a rehabilitation assistant?

To become a rehabilitation assistant, complete a high school diploma and then a formal rehabilitation aide, CNA, or therapy technician training program at a community college or vocational school. Obtain CPR and BLS certification, complete any required clinical hours, and apply for entry-level positions at hospitals, outpatient clinics, or skilled nursing facilities to build hands-on experience.

Can you get hired as a rehabilitation assistant with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire rehabilitation assistants with limited direct experience if you've completed a formal training program and hold current CPR certification. Volunteering at a physical therapy clinic, completing a clinical externship, or working as a home health aide builds transferable patient-handling skills that hiring managers in entry-level rehabilitation roles actively look for on a resume.

What does the rehabilitation assistant interview process look like?

Most rehabilitation assistant interviews involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with the therapy department supervisor. Expect scenario-based questions about patient handling, your ability to follow clinician instructions, and how you respond when a patient is uncooperative. Some employers add a brief skills demonstration or shadow shift before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to rehabilitation assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to rehabilitation assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and therapy discipline, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and preferred location.

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