Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Optum; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will deliver skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes, supporting independence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and ensure compliance with orders and regulations, focusing on safety and patient-centered rehabilitation.

Working within a home health setting, you will collaborate with care teams, assess daily living activities, and promote wellness while

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will deliver skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes, supporting independence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and ensure compliance with orders and regulations, focusing on safety and patient-centered rehabilitation.

Working within a home health setting, you will collaborate with care teams, assess daily living activities, and promote wellness while