Home Health OT Assistant: Empower Independence at Home

Jobtome; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled home health services, supporting functional independence and daily living skills. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT and document outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include delivering interventions, recording progress, coordinating with the care team, and promoting client safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Eligible to take or have completed the NBCOT entry-level exam.
• At least one year of OTA experience, or approval from regional clinical leaders if <1 year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the supervision of an licensed occupational therapist.
• Document visits per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observe and report patient response and condition changes to the supervising OT and staff.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and engagement through occupational therapy.
• Coordinate follow-up care with the admitting care center.
• Keep up with OT trends and documentation practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient-centered care

Documentation skills

Education

OTC program ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Amedisys is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled home health services, supporting functional independence and daily living skills. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT and document outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include delivering interventions, recording progress, coordinating with the care team, and promoting client safety and recovery.