Per Diem OTA — Home Health Therapy Impact

Optum; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-home therapy per diem, aiding patients to regain maximal function while adhering to state regulations. This role partners with supervising OTs and nurses to support care plans in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient responses, educating families, and delivering care with respect to patient dignity and safety. Local travel is required, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance or access to reliable transportation.
• Must be certified and in good standing with NBCOT (NJ).
• CPR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Optum seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-home therapy per diem, aiding patients to regain maximal function while adhering to state regulations. This role partners with supervising OTs and nurses to support care plans in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient responses, educating families, and delivering care with respect to patient dignity and safety. Local travel is required, with competitive pay and benefits.