Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to carry out rehabilitation plans for patients in the Orlando area. The role involves delivering therapeutic exercises, engaging with patients, and documenting care as part of a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate's degree and relevant experience in home health settings, focusing on improving patient wellbeing.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 1+ year under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• 2+ years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Current knowledge of homecare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy intervention based on the plan of care.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on adaptive devices and techniques.
• Record and report patient progress to overseeing professionals.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Neuromuscular re-education

Patient interaction

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job description

Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – AdventHealthHome Health

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Day

Location: T eam Pink: This position will be conducting patient home visits in the East Orlando, South Sanford, Winter Springs, Oviedo, East Longwood, Waterford, Christmas area which includes but is not limited to the following zip codes: 32773, 32732, 32750, 32708, 32765, 32766, 32826, 32820, 32709, 32828, 32833, 32831, 32832

The role you’ll contribute:

Primarily responsible to carry out the treatment plan established by the Occupational Therapist for the rehabilitation of patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status. Intervention is purposeful and skilled utilizing therapeutic exercise, psychosocial, sensorimotor and perceptual motor skills and other procedures to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis. Interact and collaborate with the patient and family as well as the clinical team.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provides occupational therapy intervention based on the plan of care
• Provides therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility; therapeutic activity to improve activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment and adaptation of physical environment; neuromuscular re-education to improve balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and proprioception; fine motor training, perceptual and cognitive retraining, sensorimotor activities, and other activities within the scope of practice
• Provides modalities including ultrasound and electrical stimulations (if certified), hot/cold packs, as ordered
• Instructs the patient and caregiver in care and use of adaptive devices and techniques and the patient’s occupational therapy program including the home program
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the occupational therapist and/or physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care
• Adheres to the plan of care, demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice as appropriate to the age of the patient served

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant
• 1+ year under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years clinical experience as a Occupational Therapist Assistant with skills and experience working with adult and geriatric rehabilitation cases
• 3+ years Prefer home health and current knowledge of homecare requirements