Home Health OTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Humana / CenterWell; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver home health therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will support patients in restoring strength, mobility and independence within their homes, guided by prescribed plans of treatment and physician orders.

Knowledge of adaptive equipment and home programs is essential. You will coordinate with the OT and care team, document progress, and help with discharge planning and community reintegration activities to

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 certified

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver home health therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will support patients in restoring strength, mobility and independence within their homes, guided by prescribed plans of treatment and physician orders.

Knowledge of adaptive equipment and home programs is essential. You will coordinate with the OT and care team, document progress, and help with discharge planning and community reintegration activities to