Occupational Therapist Assistant- Home Care

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan (vested after five years)

Paid time off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness centers and VirginPulse

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Care (Float) to perform procedures under therapists and deliver patient care per plan of care. You will coordinate care with the team, document treatment in records and participate in professional activities across settings.

Requires an OTA associate degree, Virginia OTA licensure, and BLS-HCP within six months. Travel statewide in Southwest Virginia is expected for home-care assignments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an AOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy Assistant in Commonwealth of Virginia.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required within six months of employment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel statewide to various locations within Southwest Virginia; own transportation required for home-care assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected procedures under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Provide patient care based on therapist evaluation and plan of care, considering age and development.
• Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written/ verbal communication with the care team.
• Document patient care in the medical record and complete forms per policy.
• Supervise and collaborate with staff, volunteers and students to ensure quality care.
• Participate in in-services, performance improvement, new employee orientation and staff meetings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs within scope and orders.
• Work indoors in hospital, nursing home, outpatient or home settings; travel as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Job Information

Employment Status: Full time. Shift: Day. Location: 1615 Franklin Rd, Roanoke, VA. Requisition Number: R159891. Position: Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Care (Float).

Responsibilities

• Perform selected procedures under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Provide patient care based on therapist evaluation and plan of care, taking into account age and level of development.
• Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers and other health care team members.
• Document patient care in the medical record and complete other treatment‑related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies.
• Supervise and collaborate with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participate in patient care and departmental professional activities such as in‑services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs within scope of certification, age‑specific criteria, departmental guidelines/protocols, and orders from occupational therapists or physicians.
• Work primarily indoors in hospital, nursing home, outpatient or home settings; may travel to other Carilion facilities or patient homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an AOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy Assistant in Commonwealth of Virginia.
• AHA BLS‑HCP certification required within six months of employment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel statewide to various locations within Southwest Virginia; own transportation required for home‑care assignments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Employer‑funded pension plan (vested after five years) and voluntary 403(b).
• Paid time off (accrued from day one).
• Access to onsite fitness studios, wellness centers and Virgin Pulse app.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

EEO Statement

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.