Home Health OTA — Restore Independence & Wellness

Jobtome; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community-based services, supporting patients in the comfort of their homes. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled therapies under the supervision of an OT to promote independence and daily living skills in the home care setting.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, monitoring progress, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring safety and quality in treatment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE.
• Eligible to take, or has completed, NBCOT certification exam.
• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, in the state you work.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents each visit per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes to the supervising OT and care team.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement; uses community resources.

Skills

CPR certification

1+ years OTA experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community-based services, supporting patients in the comfort of their homes. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled therapies under the supervision of an OT to promote independence and daily living skills in the home care setting.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, monitoring progress, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring safety and quality in treatment.