Occupational Therapy Asst

CommonSpirit Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Home Health in Richmond, IN, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time home-health role. The OTA will work with the OT and the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate services for home-based patients.

Requirements include an AAS in OTA, active OTA license, CPR/BLS certification, one year of OTA experience, and a valid driver's license. Mileage reimbursement is noted; no after-hour on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in occupational therapy assisting is required.
• Active OTA license in the practicing state is required.
• CPR/BLS certification must be current.
• One year of OTA experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Teach home safety and adaptive equipment use to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other home health team members.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

***Reid Home Health in Richmond, IN - HIRING - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full time*** *NestMed ambient AI technology****

Competitive Wages - 8-hour Day Shift - Mileage Reimbursement (58.5 cents per mile)- No After Hour On Call Requirements

At Reid Home Health, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the Reid Home Health team. The OTA will work collaboratively with the OT and other interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy services for patients in their homes. *NestMed ambient AI technology****

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises', adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient's change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

• Associates of applied science (AAS) degree in occupational therapy assistant studies or a related field.
• Active registered OTA license in the state which you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One-year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

Reid Home Health is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.