In-Home Occupational Therapy Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Wakefield, MA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home rehab under supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in line with physician orders and regulatory standards.

You will provide patient and caregiver education for ADL/IAD, promote wellness, coordinate with the care team, and stay current with OTA practices and community resources to support safe, independent living for patients at

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an OTA per state.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Eligible to take NBCOT entry-level exam or completed.
• One year OTA experience or regional leadership approval with mentoring.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OTA interventions under supervision of an OT.
• Document each visit per guidelines in patient records.
• Observe and report patient response and changes to the supervising OT.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and engagement in daily activities.
• Know and use community resources/services.
• Coordinate follow-up care with admitting care center.
• Stay updated on OTA trends and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OTA licensure

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT eligibility

OTA experience

CPR certification

Education

OT assistant program graduate

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Wakefield, MA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home rehab under supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in line with physician orders and regulatory standards.

You will provide patient and caregiver education for ADL/IAD, promote wellness, coordinate with the care team, and stay current with OTA practices and community resources to support safe, independent living for patients at