Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Shalimar, FL

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant reports to the Home Health Branch Administration and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The assistant provides services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment and physician orders. The role also supports therapeutic programs, adapts equipment and environments, documents observations and care, instructs patients and families, and participates in care coordination and discharge planning. This is a patient-facing role subject to Humana's TB screening program and driver safety program. A valid state driver's license and required personal vehicle liability insurance must be maintained. Florida work-location applicants are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. The posting lists pay-per-visit/unit rates of $41.00–$57.00 and a full-time annual base pay range of $64,000–$87,500. Compensation may vary by geographic location and job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and 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 with 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 improve function, independence, and participation in programs or the 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 compensatory 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 and maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
Instruct patients and family members about home programs and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to support physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment, and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.