Certified Occupational Therapist – Home Health

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist in San Antonio, TX to provide high-quality in-home care. Our organization is growing and expanding our team to better serve our patients in Central and South Texas.

Job Summary:

This position is for a registered professional who provides occupational therapy to patients of all age groups. The therapist will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain well-being, assess occupational roles and performance for patients with physical, psycho-social, and cognitive impairments, and provide necessary interventions.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an associate-level degree.
• Licensure: Active state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in patients’ homes under various conditions.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Requires heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Must be able to meet patient needs under some stressful conditions.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Provide coordinated occupational therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients with range of motion (ROM), strength, coordination, adaptive equipment use, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety related to daily living activities.
• Participate in the coordination of care to ensure comprehensive patient support.
• Deliver therapy services as ordered by the physician and in line with the plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient progress and care.
• Accept clinical assignments that align with education and competence.
• Use effective interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients and caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and third-party payor requirements through education and support.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competency through continuing education and participation in in-service training.
• Maintain CPR certification and adhere to all professional practice standards.

Work Location:

• In person

Compensation:

• Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On-call rotation

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)