Home Health OT Assistant — Help Patients Thrive

Jobtome; Leander (TX); In loco; USD 33.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descrizione del lavoro

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide OT services in home health under physician orders. You will document progress, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning while maintaining a productive caseload.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical team managers, adhering to HIPAA, and promoting safe, effective therapy within agency guidelines. Texas licensure and CPR are required.

Competenze

• Associates or bachelor's degree for COTA eligibility.
• Active unrestricted Texas COTA license.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of OT assistant experience.
• Knowledge of OT standards and regulations.
• Strong observation, verbal and written skills.
• Experience with EMR application.
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate clearly.
• Valid Texas driver's license and auto insurance.

Mansioni

• Provide OT services per Plan of Care established by an OT through physician orders.
• Perform occupational therapy treatment and progress notes.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in use and care of therapeutic devices.
• Report patient responses to treatment to supervising OT and physician.
• Participate in discharge planning and education to staff.
• Maintain 27–32 visits per week productivity.
• Coordinate services with CTM/CTC and schedule additional home health as needed.
• Document communications and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Promote safety and infection control as per agency policy.
• Contribute to chart audits and educational activities.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Observation skills

Organization skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

EMR experience

Formazione

Associates or bachelor's degree for COTA eligibility

Strumenti

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide OT services in home health under physician orders. You will document progress, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning while maintaining a productive caseload.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical team managers, adhering to HIPAA, and promoting safe, effective therapy within agency guidelines. Texas licensure and CPR are required.