In-Home OT Assistant – Restore Daily Living

Optum; New York (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to deliver skilled home-based therapy under an OT's supervision. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in line with physician orders and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care setting, with responsibilities including skilled interventions, visit documentation, and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an OTA program accredited by ACOTE or successor organizations.
• Eligible to take or completed NBCOT entry-level certification.
• One year related OTA experience or regional leadership approval for less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Documents each visit following guidelines for clinical records.
• Observes and reports patient response and condition changes to the supervising OT.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and occupational engagement.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date with OT trends for care coordination.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting care center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Home care experience

Documentation skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification eligibility

OT state license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to deliver skilled home-based therapy under an OT's supervision. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes in line with physician orders and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care setting, with responsibilities including skilled interventions, visit documentation, and coordination with the care team.