In-Home OT Assistant: Restore Mobility & Independence

Humana Inc; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc, CenterWell Home Health in Salisbury, MD, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients at home. You will implement therapy plans under supervision to help clients regain strength, mobility and independence in daily activities.

In this role, you provide personalized, goal-oriented treatment, educate patients and families, and participate in care coordination with the interdisciplinary team. A valid OTA license, CPR and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• A valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required.

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.
• Use your skills to make an impact

Education

OTA licensure (current and unrestricted)

Job description

Humana Inc, CenterWell Home Health in Salisbury, MD, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients at home. You will implement therapy plans under supervision to help clients regain strength, mobility and independence in daily activities.

In this role, you provide personalized, goal-oriented treatment, educate patients and families, and participate in care coordination with the interdisciplinary team. A valid OTA license, CPR and a valid driver's license are required.