Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)

Colorado Psychiatric; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to deliver in-home occupational therapy, helping patients restore their fullest physical ability. You will follow plans of care, document responses, and educate patients and families while ensuring safety across diverse home settings.

You will collaborate with supervising OT, nurses, and physicians to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed, providing compassionate care

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.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

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

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensu

Driver's license & vehicle insurance

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to deliver in-home occupational therapy, helping patients restore their fullest physical ability. You will follow plans of care, document responses, and educate patients and families while ensuring safety across diverse home settings.

You will collaborate with supervising OT, nurses, and physicians to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed, providing compassionate care