Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients’ recovery and rehabilitation journeys. Your responsibilities will include:

• Treatment Implementation: Execute specialized therapy plans designed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT), guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance motor skills and coordination.
• ADL Training: Teach patients how to effectively perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and eating, often employing adaptive techniques to facilitate independence.
• Adaptive Equipment: Instruct patients and their families on the proper use of adaptive tools, such as reachers, mobility aids, and modified kitchen utensils, to improve functional capabilities.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain thorough records of patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns, reporting findings to the supervising OT to ensure optimal treatment adjustments.
• Education and Support: Provide emotional encouragement to patients and train caregivers on home program implementation for continued support outside of therapy sessions.
• Operational Tasks: Prepare treatment areas, clean equipment, and assist with administrative duties such as scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting.
• Valid Texas state license or compact license.

Join a committed team dedicated to enhancing patient care and recovery by making every day and every outcome better. Your expertise in occupational therapy will contribute significantly to the well-being and rehabilitation of our patients in a supportive and home-like environment.