Impactful Home Health OTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

humana; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under supervision in patients’ homes. You will implement plans from the supervising OT, adapt environments and equipment, and support rehabilitation to improve strength and independence.

Role requires current OTA licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation; six months of OTA experience is preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating care and

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
• Six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
• Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
• Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

OTA licensure

CPR certification

Home health experience

Transportation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under supervision in patients’ homes. You will implement plans from the supervising OT, adapt environments and equipment, and support rehabilitation to improve strength and independence.

Role requires current OTA licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation; six months of OTA experience is preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating care and