Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Optum; Patterson Springs (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Guardian Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home-based OT services, following supervising OT plans and state regulations. The role involves patient treatment, caregiver instruction, and collaboration with nurses and physicians.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the Optum family. Requires active OTA licensure and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Current OTA licensure in state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (or public transport).
• State-specific NBCOT certification requirements listed in ad.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing occupational therapy in home care.
• Follow plan of care and assist with evidence-based treatment.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.
• Instruct patient, family, and care team in therapy areas.
• Provide care irrespective of patient demographics.

Skills

CPR certification

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication & writing

Education

OTA licensure (state of practice)

Job description

Guardian Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home-based OT services, following supervising OT plans and state regulations. The role involves patient treatment, caregiver instruction, and collaboration with nurses and physicians.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the Optum family. Requires active OTA licensure and reliable transportation for home visits.