Home Health OT Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and related services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of an OT, focusing on independence and daily living skills.

You will document outcomes and follow physician orders in a compliant home-care setting. Required qualifications include ACOTE-accredited OTA program, current OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and 1+ year OTA experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program (ACOTE-accredited).
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the designated state.
• Eligible to take or completed NBCOT entry-level exam for OTAs.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Documents each visit per guidelines for the patient record.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources/services.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations with the care center.
• Keeps up-to-date with OTA trends and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Current OTA license

NBCOT eligibility

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and related services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of an OT, focusing on independence and daily living skills.

You will document outcomes and follow physician orders in a compliant home-care setting. Required qualifications include ACOTE-accredited OTA program, current OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and 1+ year OTA experience.