Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Home Health (South Houston)

Brandinghearts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative services to individuals with various impairments. This role involves assisting clients with their treatment plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective rehabilitation activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in occupational therapy and relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in diverse environments, including homes and schools, making a significant impact on clients' lives. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy or related field required.
• Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises.
• Monitor client’s progress and alter treatments as needed.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in occupational therapy

Relevant certifications and/or licensures

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Assists in providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments in a home, school or daycare setting.

Essential Functions:

• Help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises in their treatment plan, as prescribed by an occupational therapist
• Teach patients how to move from bed to wheelchair and how to utilize muscles.
• Monitor individual’s activities to ensure they are performed correctly
• Record client’s progress and conditions
• Alter treatments as needed if intended effect is not evident

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education: Degree in occupational therapy or related field and appropriate certifications and/or licensures

Licensure: Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, current Texas Driver’s License.

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.

Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs