Home Care OT Assistant — Per Diem

Optum; Florida; Remote; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders, part of the Optum family within UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to provide home-based therapy and restore patients to their fullest physical ability. This role follows state laws and the supervising OT's plan of care in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities include documenting patient responses, educating families and caregivers, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal outcomes.

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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

Job description

Mederi Caretenders, part of the Optum family within UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to provide home-based therapy and restore patients to their fullest physical ability. This role follows state laws and the supervising OT's plan of care in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities include documenting patient responses, educating families and caregivers, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal outcomes.