Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external candidates

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health services under an OT supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and support daily living activities in a home setting.

Join a caring team within the Optum family, with competitive pay structures including per-visit points and hourly rates, plus a sign-on bonus for external candidates and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state
• Current CPR certification
• Eligible for NBCOT entry-level certification
• 1+ years of related OTA experience or appropriate mentoring support if less experienced
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under OT supervision
• Document visits according to guidelines for the clinical record
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising OT and care team
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement
• Coordinate follow-up care with the admitting care center
• Stay updated on OTA best practices and care coordination

Skills

Documentation

Observation

Care coordination

Patient communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Current state OT Assistant license

NBCOT entry-level certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health services under an OT supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and support daily living activities in a home setting.

Join a caring team within the Optum family, with competitive pay structures including per-visit points and hourly rates, plus a sign-on bonus for external candidates and opportunities for professional growth.