Occupational Therapy Assistant- Per Diem (Fort Morgan)

Optum; Orchard (CO); Remote; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (Per Diem) to deliver in-home therapy across Colorado. You will restore patients to their fullest physical ability under the supervision of an OT, adhering to state laws and the plan of care.

Require licensure in OT, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to dependable vehicle.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes under supervision.
• Follow state laws and plan of care as defined by the supervising OT.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and health care team in therapy areas.
• Adapt to diverse home environments and patient needs.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care, 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 - Per Diem, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes 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 practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

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 $25.35 to $38.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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