Home Health OTA - Empower Independence

Cantex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision & supplemental

Vacation, sick, holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition program

Job summary

Cantex Occupational Therapy Assistant is a Home Health role providing therapy under supervision to support recovery and independence in the patient’s home. You will implement tailored treatment plans, assist with ADLs, and reinforce interventions to improve mobility and self-care in a home setting.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to promote safe home functioning and rehabilitation goals, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active, unencumbered Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in the applicable state of practice.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant; home health or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based healthcare settings.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatments, therapeutic activities, and self-care retraining programs as delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Guide patients through interventions designed to improve upper extremity function, fine motor coordination, dressing, grooming, and home management skills.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) to promote greater independence and functional performance.
• Support patient use of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) as prescribed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in functional status, treatment response, or rehabilitation potential to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with home health clinicians and interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated patient care and rehabilitation goals.
• Reinforce patient and caregiver education related to occupational therapy interventions, safety techniques, and home exercise activities.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work ability

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Cantex Occupational Therapy Assistant is a Home Health role providing therapy under supervision to support recovery and independence in the patient’s home. You will implement tailored treatment plans, assist with ADLs, and reinforce interventions to improve mobility and self-care in a home setting.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to promote safe home functioning and rehabilitation goals, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.