Compassionate OTA — Home Health Therapist with Growth & Benefits

Optum; Itmann (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase program

Recognition programs

Paid time off

Job summary

PCH Home Health - Beckley, part of LHC Group, a national post-acute care partner within the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver OT services in home care settings. You will follow the plan of care, work with the supervising OT, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes compliant practice, patient-centered care, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while communicating effectively with patients, families, and the

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

Licensed OTA

Driver's license

CPR certified

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Organizational skills

Job description

PCH Home Health - Beckley, part of LHC Group, a national post-acute care partner within the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver OT services in home care settings. You will follow the plan of care, work with the supervising OT, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes compliant practice, patient-centered care, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while communicating effectively with patients, families, and the