Home Health OTA: Empower Independence in Care

Optum; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled services in patients' homes, supporting independence and daily living activities. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating follow-up care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE (AOTA) or successor organizations.
• Current licensed OT assistant practicing in the assigned state.
• Eligible to take or completed NBCOT exam for OT assistants.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience to safely provide services; if less than 1 year, regional clinical leadership approval and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents visit in the patient’s clinical record per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition to supervising OT and team.
• Provides resources for future ADL/IADL needs for patient/caregiver.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement; utilizes community resources.

Education

OTA program (ACOTE-accredited)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled services in patients' homes, supporting independence and daily living activities. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating follow-up care