Occupational Therapist

Friendlyfaces; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendlyfaces is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team in Pearland, Texas, providing high-quality home health care. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions to enhance daily living activities.

This position offers flexible full-time and part-time opportunities. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for licensure in Texas. A compassionate approach and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
• Previous home health experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs/IADLs.
• Monitor patient progress and modify plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation principles

Strong communication skills

Experience using EHR systems

Patient-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

# Occupational Therapist## Friendly Faces Senior Care 2743 Smith Ranch Rd Suite 2004, Pearland, TX Contractor**Talent by Friendly Faces Workforce Solutions, LLC** is recruiting on behalf of a home health client. PRN, contract, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available.**Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health**We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that impact their ability to perform daily activities. This position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary options available.**Key Responsibilities:**- Evaluate patients' functional abilities, limitations, and needs through comprehensive assessments.- Develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' independence and quality of life.- Implement therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive skills, upper extremity function, and adaptive techniques.- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and techniques to maximize independence.- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements.- Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with best practices in occupational therapy.**Qualifications:**- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas (must be obtained prior to employment).- Previous home health experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply.- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients and families.**Skills**:- Knowledge of rehabilitation principles related to activities of daily living, cognitive function, and adaptive equipment.- Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems.- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.## Apply for Occupational TherapistWere you referred by anyone? (optional)Please add your resume10MB limit; .pdf, .doc, and .docx file types are accepted.#### **AI Usage Notice** This employer may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist in evaluating candidates and making hiring decisions. To the extent the employer is using AI, it will be used to analyze a candidate’s video screening interview and to consider the candidate’s fitness for a position. The AI used to assist in evaluating candidates and making hiring decisions will review a candidate’s profile for employer-identified characteristics and may be used to conduct screening interviews. In the instance that AI will be used to conduct screening interviews, the AI will transcribe the interview and assist in analyzing applicant responses, including to match to employer-identified characteristics. **The employer is not replacing human decision-making with AI and humans will be reviewing and ultimately making decisions relating to a candidate’s application.** As a candidate, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI by employer in this manner.By submitting my application, I consent to the collection, storage, and processing of my personal data for the purposes of evaluating my candidacy for employment.