Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing quality home-based therapy as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In this role, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional care to patients in their homes. With a flexible schedule and competitive financial incentives, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' recovery journeys. Enjoy a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k participation

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Minimum one-year experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the physician.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and equipment use.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Apply locations Louisville, KY time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 8587

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8 am to 5 pm

Counties we serve: Trimble, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Jefferson, Spencer, and Bullitt

Agency: Baptist Health Home Care - Kentucky

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn! We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient’s condition.

• Minimize Patient Risk: Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status

• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

• Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.

• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.

• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.

• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.

• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with current license in the state of employment

• Minimum one-year experience as a OTA in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver

• Capable of all physical demands

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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