Flexible Weekday OT Assistant - Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Waban (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's CAREtenders division is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services in home care settings, helping patients regain max physical function. This full-time role features a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay structure in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Primary responsibilities include following state OT guidelines, implementing the plan of care, documenting patient responses, and educating patients and families while

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to dependable vehicle/public transportation.

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

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Organization

Education

OTA licensure (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's CAREtenders division is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services in home care settings, helping patients regain max physical function. This full-time role features a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay structure in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Primary responsibilities include following state OT guidelines, implementing the plan of care, documenting patient responses, and educating patients and families while