PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

Optum; Austintown (OH); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver home-based occupational therapy in Ohio. The role supports restoring patients to their fullest physical ability under the supervision of an OT and adhering to state guidelines.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting progress. Requires an active OTA license and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Formación

• Current Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes.
• Follow plan of care and supervise OT guidance within state laws.
• Observe, record and report patient responses to treatment.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Home health experience

Documentation

Educación

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (2394581)

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - 2394581

Explore opportunities with Ohio's Choice Home Health , a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Primary 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.

Required 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

State Specific Requirements: (remove as applicable)

• Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI: No additional state specific requirements

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Pay Range

• $53,528 - $80,292 annual total cash target pay
• $25.73 - $38.60 hourly rate
• Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age,locationand income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.