Occupational Therapist Assistant- Home Health

Optum; Battle Ground (WA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy to homebound patients and help restore their highest functional ability.

Responsibilities include following state laws, implementing the plan of care under supervision, documenting patient responses, and educating patients, families, and caregivers. Oregon OTA licensure and reliable transportation are required; CPR is preferred.

Competenze

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in Oregon.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to dependable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or able to complete within 90 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Provide occupational therapy to home care patients to restore maximum physical ability.
• Follow state-specific laws and the plan of care under supervision.
• Observe, document, and report patient progress to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Educate patient, family, caregiver, and health team on therapy within scope.
• Function effectively in diverse home environments and client backgrounds.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

OTA licensure (Oregon)

Descrizione del lavoro

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, 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 to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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 Oregon
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate ability to work independently
• 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 $29.35 to $44.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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