Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant | Growth & Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health services and support patient independence under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehab in the home care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program ACOTE-accredited.
• Eligible to take or has completed the NBCOT entry-level certification exam.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience; approval required if <1 year.
• Mentoring/residency program available if experience is under one year.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Documents visits per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient responses to therapy to the OT and clinicians.
• Provides resources for ADL/IADL needs for patients and caregivers.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement in the home care setting.
• Keeps up with OT trends and coordinates care with the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT entry-level exam eligibility

Current OT Aide license (OTA)

CPR certification

1+ years OTA experience

Regional leadership approval for <1 year

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health services and support patient independence under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehab in the home care setting.