Occupational Therapy Assistant: Diverse Patient Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapy supervisor to plan and implement treatment programs for a diverse patient population within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes supervising students, volunteers, and observers, and assisting with patient care while adapting treatments to individual needs.

Candidates should maintain established practices and principles and be ready to respond to varying patient needs and environments within the homecare setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong physical strength, mobility, and stamina to handle physical activities, assist patients, and adapt to irregular hours.
• Capable of lifting loads up to 50 pounds, making frequent location and position changes, and wearing protective equipment.
• Excellent sight and hearing with assistance if needed.
• Ability to handle exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute individualized therapy plans for a diverse patient population.
• Supervise and coordinate with students, volunteers, and observers.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
• Perform physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility & strength

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Infection control

Emergency readiness

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapy supervisor to plan and implement treatment programs for a diverse patient population within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes supervising students, volunteers, and observers, and assisting with patient care while adapting treatments to individual needs.

Candidates should maintain established practices and principles and be ready to respond to varying patient needs and environments within the homecare setting.