Home Health OT Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Mileage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Optum is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services, providing care in patients’ homes with a flexible schedule. The role emphasizes autonomy while delivering therapeutic interventions, following supervising OT guidelines and state regulations.

The position requires OTA licensure in the practice state, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, with CPR certification preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing occupational therapy in home care, per supervising OT.
• Follow the plan of care; instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within OTA scope.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and health-care team in therapy within OTA scope.
• Function in any home setting regardless of patient age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

OTA licensure

Driver's license

Task management

Independent work

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Optum is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services, providing care in patients’ homes with a flexible schedule. The role emphasizes autonomy while delivering therapeutic interventions, following supervising OT guidelines and state regulations.

The position requires OTA licensure in the practice state, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, with CPR certification preferred.