Occupational Therapy Assistant - Flexible Home Health Role

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role involves working in outpatient settings and patient homes to enhance daily living and working skills.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, tailored treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, family education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering occupational therapy services in outpatient or home health settings.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to daily living tasks.
• Familiar with medical terminology used in clinical documentation.
• Proficiency in evaluating and treating activities of daily living.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to determine needs and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans for daily living improvements.
• Guide 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 expertise

Patient care

Occupational health

Clinic settings

Home health services

Acute care environments

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role involves working in outpatient settings and patient homes to enhance daily living and working skills.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, tailored treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, family education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.