Hiring Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Halcyon Home LLC•Smithville, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support its growing geriatric home health population in Bastrop, Texas, and the surrounding area. The role provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The assistant administers treatment plans developed by the OTR and supports patients’ range of motion, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment use, functional mobility, and safety related to activities of daily living. The position also involves infection-control practices, communication with physicians and other healthcare practitioners, participation in quality improvement and training, continuing education, and promoting the agency’s philosophy and policies. Halcyon Home describes itself as a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company focused on hospitality and compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant school with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current Texas state license to practice occupational therapy.
Minimum of one year of home health care experience.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR.
Minimum of one year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is preferred.
Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.

Responsibilities

Administer the occupational therapy treatment plan developed by the OTR.
Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for range of motion, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility.
Under OTR supervision, facilitate patients’ range of motion, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment use, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety as related to activities of daily living.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions during patient care to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in patient care.
Participate in the Agency’s QAPI program and in-service training.
Meet continuing education requirements and demonstrate professional growth and competency.
Promote the Agency’s philosophy and policies to support high-quality care.