Geriatric Occupational Therapist Assistant | Home Health

Adoration Health; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health, affiliated with BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in implementing treatment plans and patient rehabilitation. The role includes facilitating therapeutic exercises, documenting progress, and assisting with transfers and lifting as needed.

The candidate should hold a state OTA certification, CPR, and TB screening, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort with home health settings.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is up to date and TB screening completed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' strength, mobility and function.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documenting outcomes.
• Supporting treatment plans and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy interventions

Patient handling

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Degree from an certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice

Current Live CPR Certification

Two-step TB skin test required

Proof of Auto Insurance

Job description

Adoration Health, affiliated with BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in implementing treatment plans and patient rehabilitation. The role includes facilitating therapeutic exercises, documenting progress, and assisting with transfers and lifting as needed.

The candidate should hold a state OTA certification, CPR, and TB screening, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort with home health settings.