Pivot Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation & holidays

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home health OT services under supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement individualized treatment plans, assist patients with ADLs/IADLs, and promote independence in the home setting in Flower Mound, TX.

You will collaborate with caregivers and the care team, maintain EMR documentation, and monitor progress. A state OTA license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of OTA experience (home health preferred)

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Active OTA license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year OTA clinical experience; home health or geriatric rehab preferred.
• Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement OTA treatments and self-care retraining under supervision.
• Guide ADLs/IADLs and home management activities.
• Maintain EMR documentation accurately and timely.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Collaborate with home health team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on OT interventions and safety.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Health provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to support patient recovery and functional independence in the home setting. This role implements individualized treatment plans, assists patients with activities of daily living, and reinforces therapeutic interventions designed to improve mobility, self-care skills, and overall quality of life. The Occupational Therapist Assistant collaborates with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote successful rehabilitation outcomes and safe home functioning.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatments, therapeutic activities, and self-care retraining programs as delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Guide patients through interventions designed to improve upper extremity function, fine motor coordination, dressing, grooming, and home management skills.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) to promote greater independence and functional performance.
• Support patient use of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) as prescribed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in functional status, treatment response, or rehabilitation potential to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with home health clinicians and interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated patient care and rehabilitation goals.
• Reinforce patient and caregiver education related to occupational therapy interventions, safety techniques, and home exercise activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active, unencumbered Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in the applicable state of practice.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant; home health or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based healthcare settings.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.