Impactful Home Health OT Assistant (Full-Time)

Optum; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

401k with match

Equity stock purchase

Recognition programs

Career development

Résumé du poste

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-home skilled services supporting functional independence. You will work under a licensed OT, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes in a home care setting.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the state assigned.
• Eligible to take NBCOT entry-level certification exam.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years OTA experience; mentoring/residency may be required for less than 1 year.

Responsabilités

• Provide skilled OTA interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Document each visit according to AOTA guidelines and standards.
• Observe, record and report patient response and changes to the supervising OT.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources/services.
• Make follow-up care recommendations with the admitting care center.
• Keep abreast of OTA trends and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Description du poste

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-home skilled services supporting functional independence. You will work under a licensed OT, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes in a home care setting.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.