Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Spruce Pine (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group through Keller Home Care, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, invites motivated clinicians to join our home health team.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem, you’ll deliver in-home therapy, follow state laws, and coordinate with supervising OT to restore patients’ physical abilities. This role features per diem scheduling, competitive pay, and meaningful impact for patients and families in their homes.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• AL: Must have 2+ years of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.

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

OT licensure (COTA)

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group through Keller Home Care, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, invites motivated clinicians to join our home health team.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem, you’ll deliver in-home therapy, follow state laws, and coordinate with supervising OT to restore patients’ physical abilities. This role features per diem scheduling, competitive pay, and meaningful impact for patients and families in their homes.