Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Statesville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide personalized rehabilitation services to patients in their homes. Reporting to Home Health Branch Administration, the assistant helps patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence in everyday activities. Services are planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist and delivered in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment and physician orders. The role includes supporting therapeutic programs, adapting equipment and home or work environments, documenting patient observations and clinical notes, and coordinating care and discharge planning with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The position is patient-facing and requires participation in Humana's TB screening program. It also requires driving as part of Humana's driver safety program, including maintaining a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance. The posted compensation range is $53,100–$72,500 per year for full-time employment, with a stated pay-per-visit/unit rate of $41.00–$57. Individual pay may vary by location and job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications. Humana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; disability and life insurance; and other benefits.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
Auto insurance that meets the stated requirements for the employee's state of residence or the higher limits specified in the posting.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of Occupational Therapist Assistant experience.
Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
Assist in implementing vocational and educational programs and activities established by a registered Occupational Therapist to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performance, diminish or correct pathology, and promote or maintain health and self-sufficiency.
Design or adapt equipment and working or living environments.
Fabricate devices to assist and improve function, independence, and participation in the program or community where possible.
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function, or teach compensation measures.
Report information and observations to the Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical Supervisor; document observed information in patient records and prepare clinical notes.
Assist with preparation of progress reports.
Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist with physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment, and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.