Occupational Therapy Assistant

Optum; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 49,500 - 109,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase options

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Marion, Indiana to provide high-quality patient care in home settings. Candidates must possess current licensure, and CPR certification, and have the ability to adapt to various client situations. You will follow treatment plans, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Compensation includes an annual cash target between $49,500 and $109,300, along with a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equitable care and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of client demographics.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plan according to supervising OT.
• Instruct patients in evidence-based treatment within legal scope.
• Report patient's response to treatment to healthcare team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

Current CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Explore opportunities with Angels of Mercy Homecare, a part of LHC Group. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best and creating meaningful connections with patients, families, each other and the communities we serve. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state-specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, and following the treatment plan 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 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 areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay Range

$49,500 - $109,300 annual total cash target pay; $26.19 - $57.92 per visit point; $21.83 - $48.27 hourly rate.

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.