Occupational Therapist

Live Well Homecare; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy across diverse patient ages, assess needs, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes safety, adaptability to irregular hours, and hands-on activity including therapeutic exercises, patient transfers, and equipment usage to support independence.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sufficient strength, mobility, and stamina for physical demands.
• Strong visual and auditory abilities, with corrective aids if necessary.
• Effective communication skills to hear clearly and see appropriately.
• Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, and bending, with activity levels varying from occasional to continuous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising roles such as Occupational Therapy Assistant, aides, and students/observers.
• Assessing patient needs and creating individualized treatment programs.
• Performing physical activities including patient assistance, location changes, and physical support.
• Handling emergency situations and maintaining safety protocols.
• Adhering to safety standards, including wearing protective equipment, and managing exposure to infectious, chemical, or toxic substances.
• Physical activities involve frequent walking, standing, bending, and occasional climbing or kneeling.
• May work irregular hours and be exposed to infectious diseases and chemicals.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mobility & strength

Vision & hearing

Communication skills

Endurance

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides occupational therapy services across diverse patient age groups, developing and implementing treatment plans based on accepted practices. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Role Overview:

Provides occupational therapy services across diverse patient age groups, developing and implementing treatment plans based on accepted practices. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supervising roles such as Occupational Therapy Assistant, aides, and students/observers.
• Assessing patient needs and creating individualized treatment programs.
• Performing physical activities including patient assistance, location changes, and physical support.
• Handling emergency situations and maintaining safety protocols.
• Adhering to safety standards, including wearing protective equipment, and managing exposure to infectious, chemical, or toxic substances.
• Physical activities involve frequent walking, standing, bending, and occasional climbing or kneeling.
• May work irregular hours and be exposed to infectious diseases and chemicals.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sufficient strength, mobility, and stamina for physical demands.
• Strong visual and auditory abilities, with corrective aids if necessary.
• Effective communication skills to hear clearly and see appropriately.
• Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, and bending, with activity levels varying from occasional to continuous.
  

Additional Conditions:

• May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases, and chemicals.
• Requires wearing protective gear and adapting to irregular hours.