Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health•Fuquay Varina, NC

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide individualized occupational therapy care to patients in their homes and across developmental stages of life. The assistant administers prescribed treatments according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and direction from the Occupational Therapist. The position works under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and Registered Occupational Therapist and serves adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, and pediatric patients. The role contributes to program development and effectiveness, discipline-specific operations, and patient and family satisfaction. It includes communicating and documenting information in accordance with agency policies and discipline-specific guidelines, coordinating with other professionals, and maintaining an effective schedule. The position also participates in professional improvement programs and demonstrates the agency’s mission, vision, and values. The posting additionally describes home health duties such as monitoring patients, reporting changes to the care team, educating patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The job requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle. Work is 40 hours per week on a variable Monday–Friday schedule, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Occupational therapy assistant licensure in the state where therapy is provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification.
One year of experience preferred.
Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures.
Ability to manipulate patient-care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; transfer and guard patients; and apply manual therapy techniques.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with the public, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties and learn new patient-care skills and techniques.
Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly to perform basic clinical techniques.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and operational vehicle.
Ability to meet physical demands including significant locomotion, frequent lifting over 50 pounds and transferring patients over 100 pounds, repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work variable Monday–Friday hours and weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients across all stages of life.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate and document information according to agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contribute to program effectiveness.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust the work schedule to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrate the agency’s values, mission, and vision.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with agency members and promote customer satisfaction.
Participate in professional improvement programs and communicate with other professionals.
Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist with personalized care plans.
Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.