Home Health OT Assistant - Full-Time (OTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through its Optum/ Amedisys family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver in-home therapeutic services under supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and promote patient independence in daily living activities within the home care setting.

The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and collaboration with licensed clinicians, with growth opportunities in a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience; mentoring/ residency required if less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Document visits per regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising OT and clinicians.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Coordinate follow-up with care centers and community resources.
• Stay updated on OT trends and care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Wellness promotion

Team collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

State OTA license

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Tools

AOTA guidelines

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through its Optum/ Amedisys family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver in-home therapeutic services under supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and promote patient independence in daily living activities within the home care setting.

The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and collaboration with licensed clinicians, with growth opportunities in a comprehensive benefits program.