Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Acara Health, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant. Acara Health's Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:

• Respect – we are respectful of our patients, consumers, and ourselves.
• Promise – we keep the promises we make.
• Grateful – we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
• Integrity – no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
• Honor – in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Pearsall, Robstown, Uvalde, and Rio Grande City. We are growing and adding positions to our team

The job duties for the position of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant are listed below.

Job Summary:

A registered professional who provides occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client wellbeing. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients/clients with physical, psycho-social and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapist assistant with an associate level degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure: Active state license as an occupational therapist assistant. Current driver's license.
• Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapist assistant.
• Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Facilitates patients'/clients' ROM, strength, coordination, use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to patients'/clients' ADL performance under the supervision of the OT.
• Participates in the coordination of care.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, as developed, delegated, and supervised by the OT.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to provide patient/client and caregiver education.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance, as necessary.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements; participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.
• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Proof of current CPR certification.

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road