Impactful Home Health OTA Therapist

CenterWell Certified Healthcare Corp.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services at patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will assess, plan, implement and adjust home health care to restore function and promote independence, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, designing adaptive equipment, instructing patients and families on home programs, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• A 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 living environments; fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and 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, ROM and function or teach compensation measures.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor; document in patient records and prepare progress reports; maintain documentation as required.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning and act as a resource to other health care personnel.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in physical reconditioning and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

OTA licensure

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Home Health experience

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services at patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will assess, plan, implement and adjust home health care to restore function and promote independence, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, designing adaptive equipment, instructing patients and families on home programs, and contributing to