COTA - Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Optum; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Optum is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services, providing care in patients’ homes with a flexible schedule. The role emphasizes autonomy while delivering therapeutic interventions, following supervising OT guidelines and state regulations.

The position requires OTA licensure in the practice state, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, with CPR certification preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing occupational therapy in home care, per supervising OT.
• Follow the plan of care; instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within OTA scope.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and health-care team in therapy within OTA scope.
• Function in any home setting regardless of patient age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

OTA licensure

Driver's license

Task management

Independent work

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time | Flexible Schedule

Full-Time | Flexible Schedule

Coverage Area: Schuylkill County and parts of Luzerne & Carbon Counties

One-on-One Patient Care: Enjoy greater autonomy while providing care in patients' homes

Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Explore opportunities with Geisinger Home Health, a part of LHC Group As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Current 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

Pay Range

$53,528 - $80,292 annual total cash target pay

$30.88 - $46.32 per visit point pay range

$25.73 - $38.60 hourly pay range

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.