Licensed OT Assistant for Home Health Care

Pennant Group; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the licensed Occupational Therapist in delivering care and implementing standards of OT services. The assistant performs delegated tasks, documents progress, and supports family education under supervision.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, home safety, and maintaining records, with ongoing communication to ensure coordinated, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by ACOTE.
• Eligible for or have taken the NBCOT certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluating patient’s functional status under OT supervision.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to independence.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patients in daily activities as directed.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the OT.
• Documents patient response and progress toward goals.
• Communicates with care team to coordinate, efficient care.
• Attends required meetings to ensure coordinated plans of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program

NBCOT eligibility

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the licensed Occupational Therapist in delivering care and implementing standards of OT services. The assistant performs delegated tasks, documents progress, and supports family education under supervision.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, home safety, and maintaining records, with ongoing communication to ensure coordinated, quality patient care.