Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The OTA will work in various settings, including outpatient home visits, to help individuals improve daily living and work skills.

You will conduct assessments, design treatment plans, guide exercises, and educate families, coordinating with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive home health care.

Qualifications

• Outpatient experience required.
• Solid knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Strong ADL assessment and intervention skills.
• Proven patient care capabilities in diverse settings.
• Experience in occupational health settings preferred.
• Experience in clinic and home health environments.
• Familiar with acute care contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans.
• Guide therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills.
• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Anatomy and physiology

Medical terminology

ADLs proficiency

Patient care

Occupational health

Clinic settings

Home health services

Acute care environments

Job description

The Lakes Home Care is hiring for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work in various settings such as outpatient patient homes to help individuals improve their daily living and working skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments to determine individual needs and goals
• Develop personalized treatment plans to improve patients' abilities to perform daily activities
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance patients' motor skills and coordination
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care

Required skills:

• Outpatient experience
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Expertise in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Proficiency in patient care
• Experience in occupational health
• Clinic settings
• Home health services
• Acute care environments

The Lakes Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours where you create your own schedule

Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the lives of our patients through quality care and compassion.

About The Lakes Home Care Services

At The Lakes Home Care, Inc., we are dedicated to providing high-quality and compassionate care to individuals in the comfort of their homes. We strive to be more than just a home care agency; we aim to be your trusted partner on the journey to a more comfortable and fulfilling life for you and your loved ones.

We offer a comprehensive range of home care services, carefully tailored to meet your unique needs. From basic assistance with daily activities to specialized care, our highly trained team is here to provide the support you need. Discover how we can help you maintain your independence and quality of life.