Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant — Full-Time

Optum; Old Point Station (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to deliver skilled therapy in patients’ homes, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on functional independence, patient safety, and effective in-home rehabilitation.

You will document care, monitor progress, and provide resources for future ADL/IADL needs, while coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the relevant state.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam or has completed it.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year OTA experience; mentoring option if less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents visits according to guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient responses and any changes to the supervising OT.
• Provides resources for future ADL/IADL needs to patients and caregivers.
• Promotes wellness and engagement in daily activities.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting care center.
• Keeps up with OTA trends and knowledge for service provision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Home health care

Observation & reporting

Care coordination

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

State license to practice OTA

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to deliver skilled therapy in patients’ homes, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on functional independence, patient safety, and effective in-home rehabilitation.

You will document care, monitor progress, and provide resources for future ADL/IADL needs, while coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes.