Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Newton, TX

Mobile Health Team Inc•Haskell, TX

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment in a long-term care setting in Haskell, Texas. The assignment is for day shifts, eight hours per day, with 40 hours guaranteed weekly. The stated start date is February 1, 2027. The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports patient well-being, rehabilitation, and recovery by providing direct support to an occupational therapist. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, tracking and documenting client progress, helping clients adapt their environments and approaches, and educating clients and caregivers on strategies and devices that support continued therapy. The assistant also prepares equipment, helps maintain safety during treatment, participates in required meetings and training, and obtains necessary durable medical equipment or supplies in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements. The posting also mentions supervising and supporting CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists and adhering to ASHA and state practice requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists. Compensation is listed as $23.00 per hour, a non-taxed stipend of $679.00, and weekly total pay of $1,411.00; package details are provided upon offer. The stipend is subject to eligibility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a long-term care setting.
Texas or compact license.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment.
Effective team skills, including interaction, support, and respect.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability.
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills, including locating and opening documents, completing forms, and opening and sending email messages.
Complete the facility-required drug screen and background check before starting.
Complete additional facility onboarding forms as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) experience.

Responsibilities

Implement therapeutic interventions and activities, including fine motor exercises, activities of daily living training, adaptive equipment training, and sensory integration activities.
Monitor client progress and report outcomes to the supervising occupational therapist so treatment plans can be adjusted as needed.
Assist with documentation, including progress notes and outcomes reporting.
Help clients adapt their environments or approaches, such as rearranging a kitchen for someone with limited mobility or teaching energy-conservation strategies after illness.
Educate clients and caregivers on adaptive strategies, home exercise programs, or assistive devices for continued therapy between visits.
Prepare equipment and devices and ensure safety during interventions and treatment sessions.
Participate in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
Participate in facility- and company-required training, in-services, and conferences.
Obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.