Home Health OTA — Impactful At-Home Therapy

Optum; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services that help people receive quality care at home. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports functional independence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the home care setting.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes to ensure safety and rehabilitation. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the care team, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE.
• Current license to practice as an OTA for the state assigned.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience; mentoring if <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Documents visits according to guidelines for the clinical record.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to the supervising OT and medical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement to support independence.
• Identifies community resources/services for patient needs.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations with the care center.
• Keeps up-to-date on OT trends to improve care and coordination.

Skills

CPR certification

OT experience

Licensure eligibility

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Tools

NBCOT certification (eligible)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services that help people receive quality care at home. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports functional independence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the home care setting.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes to ensure safety and rehabilitation. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the care team, and compliance with