In-Home OT Assistant — Caring, Impactful Rehab

Optum; York (York County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health therapy under the supervision of an OT. You will implement individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with orders and regulations.

Required are an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, current state OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of OTA experience, with mentoring considered for less than 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program ACOTE-accredited.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the state assigned.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year OTA experience; mentoring if less than 1 year may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under supervision of an OT.
• Document visits per guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observe and report patient responses and condition changes to care team.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Know community resources and services.
• Coordinate follow-up care with admitting care center.
• Stay informed on OT trends and care coordination.

Skills

OT experience

State license

NBCOT eligible

CPR certification

COTA licensure

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled home health therapy under the supervision of an OT. You will implement individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in compliance with orders and regulations.

Required are an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, current state OTA license, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of OTA experience, with mentoring considered for less than 1 year.