Field OT Assistant — Home Health Impact & Growth

Jobtome; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement and supervise OT plans of care for patients in home health settings. The role requires proper Texas licensure, CPR certification, and experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, instructing patients and families, documenting progress, and participating in discharge planning and care coordination with the supervising OT and physician.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree which meets requirements to sit for examination to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Possess an active unrestricted State of Texas license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Maintain current CPR certification
• 2+ years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapy assistant
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards of care and regulations
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Experience working with an EMR application
• Proven ability to define problems and interpret complex instructions to ensure quality patient care
• Proven ability to lift or transfer patients and to work standing/walking for extended periods
• Proven to comply with professional standards and maintain basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patient according to Plan of Care established by an OT
• Instruct patients and families in use and care of therapeutic devices
• Report patient reactions to treatment to supervising OT and physician
• Instruct other personnel and family caregivers on OT goals
• Prepare and submit clinical notes
• Participate in discharge planning
• Provide in-service education related to OT
• Participate in peer consultation and collaboration with care team
• Maintain communication with care team to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain a productivity standard of 27-32 visits per week
• Adhere to SOPs and documentation standards
• Train patients in use of braces and other devices
• Advise and consult with patients and caregivers
• Identify and report changes in patient condition

Skills

Active Texas license

CPR certification

Observation & communication

Patient/family instruction

Team collaboration

Documentation & charting

Professionalism & adaptability

Lifting/transfer ability

MS Word & Outlook

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree for COTA

Tools

EMR application

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement and supervise OT plans of care for patients in home health settings. The role requires proper Texas licensure, CPR certification, and experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, instructing patients and families, documenting progress, and participating in discharge planning and care coordination with the supervising OT and physician.