Pivot Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT)

Pivot Rehabilitation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home health OT services under supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans, assist with ADLs, and promote independence in patients' homes.

Ideal candidates have an OTA degree, an active license, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of clinical OTA experience; home health or geriatric rehab preferred. Reliable transportation and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active, valid OTA license in the applicable state.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• Minimum 1 year of OTA clinical experience; home health or geriatric rehab preferred.
• Excellent observational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatments and activities as delegated by the supervising OT.
• Guide patients through interventions to improve upper extremity function, dressing, grooming, and home management.
• Assist with ADLs and IADLs to promote independence and functional performance.
• Support adaptive equipment and DME use as prescribed by the OT.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Collaborate with home health clinicians and care team members for coordinated care.
• Reinforce education for patients and caregivers on OT interventions and home exercises.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in OTA

OTA license in state

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.