Home Health COTA Occupational Therapist Assistant

Halcyon Home•Austin, TX

23h

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support its growing geriatric home health population in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding area. The role provides coordinated occupational therapy services to patients of all age groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The assistant administers the treatment plan developed by the OTR and facilitates therapeutic interventions related to range of motion, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, functional mobility, safety, and activities of daily living. The position involves applying infection-control and universal-precaution practices, accepting assignments consistent with education and competence, communicating with physicians and other healthcare practitioners, and participating in the agency’s QAPI program and in-service training. The assistant is also expected to meet continuing-education requirements, demonstrate professional growth and competency, and promote the agency’s philosophy and policies to support high-quality care. Halcyon Home describes itself as a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company that emphasizes hospitality and compassion. Compensation is listed as $45–$50 per visit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant school with an associate degree in occupational therapy.
Current Texas state license to practice occupational therapy.
At least one year of home health care experience.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with elderly people.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer the occupational therapy treatment plan developed by the OTR under supervision.
Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for range of motion, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, functional mobility, environmental modifications, safety, and activities of daily living.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when coordinating or performing patient-care activities.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in patients’ 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 ensure high-quality care.