Per Diem Home Health OT Assistant — Impactful Care

UnitedHealth Group; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem for home health visits in Huntington, WV. The role delivers occupational therapy to patients in their homes under supervision, aiming to restore maximal physical ability and independence.

Primary responsibilities include following state laws, implementing the plan of care, documenting patient responses, and educating patients and families. Per diem schedule offers flexibility with comprehensive benefits.

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: CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

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.

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem for home health visits in Huntington, WV. The role delivers occupational therapy to patients in their homes under supervision, aiming to restore maximal physical ability and independence.

Primary responsibilities include following state laws, implementing the plan of care, documenting patient responses, and educating patients and families. Per diem schedule offers flexibility with comprehensive benefits.