In-Home Health OTA: Restore Independence & Mobility

humana; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, assist in programs, and adapt environments to restore independence in patients at home.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with the care team, and contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration efforts to support functional recovery.

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 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

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, assist in programs, and adapt environments to restore independence in patients at home.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with the care team, and contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration efforts to support functional recovery.