Home Health OT Assistant — Caring, Impactful Therapy

Optum; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled OT services at home. The role includes documenting visits, coordinating with clinicians, and supporting patients and caregivers in ADL/IADL management.

Responsibilities cover implementing physician-approved plans, monitoring patient progress, and recommending follow-up care within the care center’s network. CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant (state specified)
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program
• NBCOT certification examination eligibility/completion
• At least 1 year of related OTA experience (or approval for less experience)
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist
• Documents visits per AOTA guidelines for the patient record
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs
• Promotes wellness through occupational engagement
• Assists with community resources and follow-up coordination
• Keeps abreast of OT trends and care coordination

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Observation & assessment

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Licensed OT assistant (state license)

NBCOT eligibility/completion

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled OT services at home. The role includes documenting visits, coordinating with clinicians, and supporting patients and caregivers in ADL/IADL management.

Responsibilities cover implementing physician-approved plans, monitoring patient progress, and recommending follow-up care within the care center’s network. CPR certification required.