Impactful Home Health OTA: Growth & Care

UnitedHealth Group; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services. You will provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes, support treatment plans, and collaborate with supervising OTs to restore patients’ physical abilities.

This role emphasizes patient education and independent work in diverse home environments. The position requires licensure, reliable transportation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality care and

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
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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

CPR certification

Communication skills

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services. You will provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes, support treatment plans, and collaborate with supervising OTs to restore patients’ physical abilities.

This role emphasizes patient education and independent work in diverse home environments. The position requires licensure, reliable transportation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality care and