Impactful Home Health COTA | Occupational Therapy Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Alabama HomeCare, part of LHC Group, seeks a Full Time Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide at-home occupational therapy to patients in Alabama, following supervising OT guidance and state laws. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative teamwork within a home health setting.

Responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families on therapy activities, with a focus on restoring maximal physical

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver''s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• CPR certification is preferred or able to obtain within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state-specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
• Follows the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to state laws
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and physician the patient''s response to treatment and changes to the patient''s condition
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in therapy areas 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

CPR certification

Task management

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Southeast Alabama HomeCare, part of LHC Group, seeks a Full Time Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide at-home occupational therapy to patients in Alabama, following supervising OT guidance and state laws. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative teamwork within a home health setting.

Responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families on therapy activities, with a focus on restoring maximal physical