Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - Home Health Per Diem

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online CEUs and training

Dental and Vision plans

401k

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) in East Miami area to provide OT services in patients’ homes. You’ll work with a home health team including RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP to implement the plan of care and help patients achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes flexible assignments, autonomy, and ongoing learning with online training and CEUs, while offering benefits such as 401k, dental and vision plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy education program and active OTA license in Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals.
• Teach task-oriented therapeutic activities
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

Skills

2+ years OT experience

Good clinical judgement

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Active Florida OTA license

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

i n East Miami from Aventura to Coral Gables

Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OTA for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.

For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapist Assistants seeking a more flexible career. If you’re ready to experience the rewards that home health therapy brings, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401k

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Teachtask-oriented therapeutic activities
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy education program and active OTA license in Florida
• Minimum of 2years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.