Home Health OTA: Restore Independence at Home

UnitedHealth Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial White Rose Home Health, part of LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver home-based therapy aimed at restoring patients’ physical abilities. The role emphasizes personalized care, compliance with state laws, and collaboration with supervising OT.

The position offers a varied caseload across home care settings, with compensation including annual total cash targets, per-visit pay, and hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Current OTA licensure in state of practice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
• Follow the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes to the patient’s condition
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

Good communication

Multitasking

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

Job description

Memorial White Rose Home Health, part of LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver home-based therapy aimed at restoring patients’ physical abilities. The role emphasizes personalized care, compliance with state laws, and collaboration with supervising OT.

The position offers a varied caseload across home care settings, with compensation including annual total cash targets, per-visit pay, and hourly rates.