Occupational Therapy Assistant — Flexible Home Health Role

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role involves working in outpatient homes and various settings to help individuals improve daily living and work skills.

You will assess patients, design personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic activities to enhance motor skills while educating families on adaptive techniques. Collaboration with healthcare professionals is essential.

Qualifications

• Outpatient experience in a home health/clinic setting is required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
• Expertise in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outpatient experience

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

ADLs

Patient care

Occupational health

Clinic settings

Home health services

Acute care environments

Job description

The Lakes Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role involves working in outpatient homes and various settings to help individuals improve daily living and work skills.

You will assess patients, design personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic activities to enhance motor skills while educating families on adaptive techniques. Collaboration with healthcare professionals is essential.