Impactful Home Health OTA Rehab & ADL Support

Optum; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients’ homes, supporting functional independence under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will implement treatment plans and document outcomes in line with orders and regulatory requirements.

You will work to promote patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home setting, with opportunities to grow within the organization and benefit from

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE/AOTA or successor organizations.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the state you will work in.
• Eligible to take or have completed the NBCOT entry-level examination for OT assistants.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of related OTA experience; if less than 1 year, mentoring or residency program approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Document visits according to guidelines and in the patient’s chart.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and changes to the supervising OT and clinical team.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement to support independence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources/services.
• Make follow-up care recommendations in coordination with the admitting care center.
• Keep up-to-date with OTA trends and documentation practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

ACOTE/AOTA-accredited OTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients’ homes, supporting functional independence under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will implement treatment plans and document outcomes in line with orders and regulatory requirements.

You will work to promote patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home setting, with opportunities to grow within the organization and benefit from