UT Health ET Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description The UT Health ET Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients within their home environments across the United States. This position focuses on assisting occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans that promote patients' independence and improve their ability to perform daily living activities. The assistant will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to monitor progress, adapt interventions, and ensure safety and comfort during therapy sessions. By providing compassionate and skilled support, the assistant helps enhance patients' quality of life and facilitates their return to meaningful activities. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered care, strong communication skills, and adherence to professional and ethical standards in home health settings.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will:Administers the Occupational Therapy treatment plan as developed by the Occupational Therapist.Applies concepts of infection control/universal precautions in performing patient care.Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals.Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies. xaygatp RequirementsValid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) LicenseHome health or skilled nursing facility experience preferredCPR certificationValid Driver’s LicenseValid Auto InsuranceHomeCare HomeBase experience preferredPhysical DemandsMust be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..Benefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay periodHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort & Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysCompany vehicle upon availability after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.