Home Health OT Assistant — Help Patients Thrive

Optum; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients' homes across Massachusetts. Under supervision of an occupational therapist, you will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and support functional independence.

This full-time role offers a mix of per-visit point pay and hourly compensation, with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are licensed, ACOTE‑accredited, NBCOT eligible, and CPR certified, apply to join a caring team.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an OTA program ACOTE-accredited.
• Eligible to take or has completed NBCOT certification exam.
• One year related OTA experience.
• If less than one year, regional clinical leaders' approval and mentoring/residency program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Document each visit per guidelines and in the clinical record.
• Observe and report patient responses and changes to supervising OT and staff.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources/services.
• Coordinate follow-up care with the care center.
• Stay updated on OT trends and knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensure as OTA

ACOTE accreditation

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE‑accredited OTA program

Job description

Optum is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients' homes across Massachusetts. Under supervision of an occupational therapist, you will implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and support functional independence.

This full-time role offers a mix of per-visit point pay and hourly compensation, with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are licensed, ACOTE‑accredited, NBCOT eligible, and CPR certified, apply to join a caring team.