Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide professional therapeutic services to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will assess patients’ physical and mental conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Occupational Therapist (OT) in conducting patient evaluations and implementing treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy sessions to improve mobility, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the supervising OT.
• Modify treatment activities to align with individual patient goals and abilities.
• Document patient progress, interventions, and responses to therapy in accordance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal health care laws, including HIPAA and therapy practice standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Assist patients with the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to promote independence.
• Participative in team meetings and case reviews to provide updates and recommendations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels
• A consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Strong team player with a focus on collaboration
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and techniques for enhancing patient independence
• Familiarity with fall prevention and safety measures.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid COTA license in Texas.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Experience in clinical, rehabilitation, or home health setting (preferred).

Preferred Education and Experience:

• None

Supervision Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;  
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;  
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites. 

Work Environment:

• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Employees work in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travel to patients’ homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
• Employees will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature. 
• The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of
• responsibilities and job duties.

"Putting Our Heart into Your Care"
MyCHN Home Health Services is a local home health care provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria county.
MyCHN Home Health Services is a home healthcare organization with one central hub in the Angleton area, we fall under the MyCHN healthcare family.