Occupational Therapist Assistant -At Home Healthcare (Denver)

UnitedHealth Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group within UnitedHealth Group, invites you to join as an Occupational Therapy Assistant delivering in-home therapy to help patients regain function and independence. You will follow supervision, observe patient progress, educate families, and comply with state laws.

Requires OTA licensure, CPR, valid driver's license, and strong communication. Hourly pay ranges from $23.89 to $42.69 based on full-time status; comprehensive benefits are offered, and

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to function in diverse home settings regardless of client background.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle access or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in home care and follow supervising OT's plan.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in evidence-based treatments within scope and state laws.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Educate the health care team and family on therapy within the OTA scope.

Skills

Multitask management

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Explore opportunities with At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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