Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Optum; Glenwood (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

St, Mary's Home Health Service, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to provide in-home occupational therapy, helping patients regain maximal physical abilities under supervision.

The role requires state licensure, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification (or plan to obtain within 90 days). Per visit and hourly pay structures apply with full benefits eligibility.

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.
• Current 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

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

CPR certification

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure (state)

Job description

St, Mary's Home Health Service, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem to provide in-home occupational therapy, helping patients regain maximal physical abilities under supervision.

The role requires state licensure, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and CPR certification (or plan to obtain within 90 days). Per visit and hourly pay structures apply with full benefits eligibility.