Home Heath Occupational Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

Well Care Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide exceptional care in patients' homes. This role involves administering treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and educating families to ensure optimal health management.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree, be licensed to practice in North Carolina, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a committed team and impact lives positively!

Qualifications

• Licensure in the state where therapy is provided.
• CPR certification needed.
• Preferably one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Monitor patients' conditions and assist in developing care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

Knowledge of home health procedures

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage patient care equipment

Education

Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

About Well Care Health: At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
• Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.
• Works under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the lifespan, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Participates in professional improvement programs.
• Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Duties

1. Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Vision, Dental benefits
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Job Specifications

1. Education: Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
2. Licensure/Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.
3. Experience: Prefer one year.
4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

For over 38 years, our unwavering commitment to our patients and employees has driven our success, and we take pride in the legacy we’ve built together. As a family‑owned and operated organization, we have brought together over 650 skilled and compassionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional home health and hospice care to patients and families across the Carolinas.

Our mission is straightforward and inspiring: Keeping our Communities Healthy, Happy, and at Home! In response to the growing healthcare needs in our region, we are looking for experienced healthcare professionals to join our expanding team. This is a unique and exciting career opportunity – the chance to make a significant impact.

We’re honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top home health providers, proudly achieving 5‑star patient care ratings in nearly every area we serve—putting us in the top 5% of agencies nationwide.

We invite you to explore our current job openings and find roles that resonate with your passions, skills, and goals. Our user‑friendly website makes it easy to track your application progress and discover new job postings that could be a great fit.

Thank you for considering joining the Well Care Health family—we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.