Pivot Occupational Therapist Assistant - OTA

Pivot Rehabilitation; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday &Paid

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-home therapy services across multiple Dallas-area locations. You will implement treatment plans, assist patients with ADLs and IADLs, and help improve mobility and independence under supervision of an OT.

Ideal candidates hold an OTA associate degree, an active OTA license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of clinical experience, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Active, unencumbered OTA license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a licensed OTA; home health or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatments, activities, and self-care retraining programs as delegated by the supervising OTA.
• Guide patients through interventions designed to improve upper extremity function, fine motor coordination, dressing, grooming, and home management skills.
• Assist patients with ADLs and IADLs to promote independence and functional performance.
• Support patient use of adaptive equipment and DME as prescribed by the supervising OTA.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the EMR system.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in functional status to the supervising OTA.
• Collaborate with home health clinicians and interdisciplinary care team members for coordinated care.
• Reinforce patient and caregiver education related to OT interventions, safety techniques, and home exercise activities.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Independent work ability

Education

Associate degree OTA program

Active OTA license

Job description

Overview

PRN

South Dallas- Villa (Dallas), Windsor (Lancaster), Crestview (Cedar Hill)

East Dallas- Palomino (Mesquite), Manor at Seagoville (Seagoville)

Fort Worth- Harrison (FT Worth), Hollymead (Flower Mound), Carlyle (South Lake)

Texoma- Beacon Hill (Denison), Renaissance (Gainesville)

North Dallas- Belmont (Allen), Prairie Estates (Frisco), San Remo (Richardson), Madison (Carrollton), Carrara (Plano)

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.