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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Beaumont, TX

Friendly Faces Senior Care

#Rehabilitation #Patient Care #Healthcare #Occupational Therapy #Home Health #ADLs #Adaptive Equipment #IADLs #Texas Licensure

Quick overview

Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and quality of life. Implement therapeutic interventions and educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and safety strategies.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and current Texas state licensure. New graduates are welcome, though previous home health experience is preferred.

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Job description

Talent by Friendly Faces Workforce Solutions, LLC is recruiting on behalf of a home health client. PRN, contract, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available.

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that impact their ability to perform daily activities. This position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary options available.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' functional abilities, limitations, and needs through comprehensive assessments.
Develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' independence and quality of life.
Implement therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive skills, upper extremity function, and adaptive techniques.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and techniques to maximize independence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with best practices in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas (must be obtained prior to employment).
Previous home health experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation principles related to activities of daily living, cognitive function, and adaptive equipment.