Home Health OTA: Empower Rehab & Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-focused therapy in home settings under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement plans of treatment, adapt environments, and provide patient and family training to improve strength, mobility and independence.

Qualifications include OTA licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Minimum six months occupational therapist assistant experience (preferred).
• Home Health experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
• Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
• Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR certification

OTA licensure

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-focused therapy in home settings under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement plans of treatment, adapt environments, and provide patient and family training to improve strength, mobility and independence.

Qualifications include OTA licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.