Occupational Thrpy Asst-PRN

Deaconess Home Health; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess Home Health in Jasper, IN is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant for a PRN position to work with patients in their homes. The OTA will collaborate with an OT and the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate home health services, ensuring patient safety and independence.

The role emphasizes thorough assessments, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing documentation to support regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active registered OTA license in the practicing state.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• Minimum one year OTA experience in a clinical setting.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans with exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices.
• Teach home safety, equipment use, and strategies for daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with the health care team.

Skills

Active OTA license

CPR/BLS certification

One-year OTA experience

Current driver’s license

Regulatory compliance

Education

AAS in OTA Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

At Deaconess 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 Deaconess 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.

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

Deaconess 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.