Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dovetail Health Inc.; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Caretenders, part of LHC Group, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide OT services in patients' homes, helping restore function under supervision of an OT. The role emphasizes adherence to state laws and plan of care, with responsibility for documenting patient responses and coordinating with the care team.

Preferred candidates may hold CPR certification and demonstrate multitasking, independence, and strong communication and organizational skills.

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.

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

Job description

Caretenders, part of LHC Group, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide OT services in patients' homes, helping restore function under supervision of an OT. The role emphasizes adherence to state laws and plan of care, with responsibility for documenting patient responses and coordinating with the care team.

Preferred candidates may hold CPR certification and demonstrate multitasking, independence, and strong communication and organizational skills.