In-Home Occupational Therapist Assistant — Empower Patients

CenterWell Home Health; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patients in regaining strength and independence at home. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT and help implement treatment plans, adapt equipment, and educate patients and families.

This full-time role includes driving to patient homes, documenting progress, coordinating care, and contributing to discharge planning.

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

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Current OTA licensure

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patients in regaining strength and independence at home. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT and help implement treatment plans, adapt equipment, and educate patients and families.

This full-time role includes driving to patient homes, documenting progress, coordinating care, and contributing to discharge planning.