Occupational Therapist Assistant — Flexible Hours (Home Health)

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours where you create

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in home health visits across Florida, helping individuals improve daily living and work skills.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, and educating patients and families on adaptive techniques. You will collaborate with clinicians to deliver comprehensive care in outpatient and home settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or certificate related to occupational therapy may be required depending on local rules.
• Experience working in outpatient/home health settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with ADLs and adaptive techniques is essential.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to occupational therapy.
• Ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety.

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.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

ADLs expertise

Patient care

Occupational health

Clinic settings

Home health services

Acute care environments

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in home health visits across Florida, helping individuals improve daily living and work skills.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, and educating patients and families on adaptive techniques. You will collaborate with clinicians to deliver comprehensive care in outpatient and home settings.