Pivot Occupational Therapist Assistant - OTA

Pivot Rehabilitation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation in San Antonio seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home health OT under supervision, helping patients recover and regain independence. You will implement individualized plans and assist with daily living activities in the home setting.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the care team, maintain EMR documentation, and contribute to safe, effective rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an OTA program.
• Active OTA license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year of OTA clinical experience; home health/geriatric preferred.
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatments and activities as delegated.
• Guide patients on upper extremity function, dressing, grooming, and home management.
• Assist ADLs/IADLs to promote independence.
• Support adaptive equipment use as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Collaborate with home health team to support goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on OT interventions and home exercises.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Tools

EMR documentation software

Job description

Overview

PRN

Windemere, Sorrento, Coronado (San Antonio)

Sundance (New Braunfels)

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.