Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Optum; Princewick (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

PCH Home Health - Beckley, part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver occupational therapy in patients' homes.

You will follow state laws, execute treatment plans under supervision, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the care team to restore independence. This role provides growth opportunities within a nationwide health system.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete 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
• Following 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

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

OTA licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

PCH Home Health - Beckley, part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver occupational therapy in patients' homes.

You will follow state laws, execute treatment plans under supervision, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the care team to restore independence. This role provides growth opportunities within a nationwide health system.