Home Health OTA: Restore Independence at Home

Optum; Falmouth (MI); Remote; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled in-home therapy and support functional independence. You will work under an OT, implement treatment plans, and document outcomes in compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and safety in the home care setting. The candidate should have an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, an active OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification, with 1+ years of OTA experience in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the state of assignment.
• Eligible to take NBCOT exam or already NBCOT-certified.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Documents visits per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to care team.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement.
• Identifies community resources and services.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations with the care center.
• Keeps up with OT trends and care coordination.

Skills

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

OTA license

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled in-home therapy and support functional independence. You will work under an OT, implement treatment plans, and document outcomes in compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and safety in the home care setting. The candidate should have an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, an active OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification, with 1+ years of OTA experience in