Home Health OT Assistant: Restore Independence at Home

Jobtome; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services to support patients in familiar surroundings. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers skilled therapeutic services in patients' homes, under licensed OT supervision, to promote functional independence and safe daily living.

Key responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting outcomes, coordinating with the care team, and assisting with resources for future ADL/IADL needs,

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, ACOTE-accredited.
• Eligible to take or has completed NBCOT certification exam.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Documents visits according to guidelines and standards.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and progress.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT eligibility

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services to support patients in familiar surroundings. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers skilled therapeutic services in patients' homes, under licensed OT supervision, to promote functional independence and safe daily living.

Key responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting outcomes, coordinating with the care team, and assisting with resources for future ADL/IADL needs,