Home Health OTA: Rebuild Independence & Mobility

CenterWell Certified Healthcare Corp.; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will support rehabilitation goals in patients' homes, help regain strength and independence, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires OTA licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Pay is by visit, with a compensation range of $41.00–$57.00 per visit, and includes Humana benefits.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

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

OTA licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will support rehabilitation goals in patients' homes, help regain strength and independence, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires OTA licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Pay is by visit, with a compensation range of $41.00–$57.00 per visit, and includes Humana benefits.