Impactful Home Health OTA - Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled services at patients' homes under an OT's supervision, delivering individualized treatment plans that improve daily living skills while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team to promote functional independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state.
• NBCOT certification eligibility or certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OTA interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Document each visit per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observe and report patient progress and condition changes to supervising OT and care team.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Coordinate follow-up care with the admitting care center.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

CPR certification

Driver's License

State OTA licensure

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled services at patients' homes under an OT's supervision, delivering individualized treatment plans that improve daily living skills while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team to promote functional independence.