Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

ProSource; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

ProSource in Pasadena, TX is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with OTs and other assistants to deliver therapy and support for our patients, following care plans and helping patients use adaptive devices.

The COTA will implement treatment programs to assist patients with physical, cognitive, sensory and social-emotional needs in home and community settings, coordinating with families and caregivers to carry over activities.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for Occupational Therapist Assistant required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in an occupational therapy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements occupational therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising OT.
• Supports pediatric and young adult patients in physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL and social-emotional development to maximize independence.
• Educates and empowers caregivers to carry over therapeutic activities at home.
• Ensures continuation of therapy plans after discharge by instructing patients and families in home exercise programs.
• Documents patient care in the electronic medical record and maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High-stress decision making

Education

COTA license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients. You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will implement treatment programs to assist patients with physical, cognitive, sensory and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering occupational therapy in the home and community.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by implementing occupational therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the occupational therapist supervisor.


• Assists pediatric and young adult patients in the areas of physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL’s, and social/emotional development and improves their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.


• Participates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.


• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.


• Documents patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.


• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation


• Great Work Environment


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required


• Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired


• CPR License.


• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong time management skills


• The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment