Home Health OTA: Independent, Patient-Centered Care

Jobtome; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and related services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers skilled services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, aiming to improve functional independence and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting visits to regulatory standards, observing patient progress, and coordinating follow-up care.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OTA program completion or equivalent
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state
• Eligibility or completion of NBCOT certification
• CPR certification current and valid
• 1+ years of related OTA experience; mentoring parity if shorter exposure

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist
• Documents visits per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards
• Observes and reports patient responses and progress
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement; shares community resources
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting care center
• Keeps up-to-date on OT trends and care coordination
• Other duties as assigned

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Current state OT/OTA license

NBCOT certification eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and related services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers skilled services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, aiming to improve functional independence and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting visits to regulatory standards, observing patient progress, and coordinating follow-up care.