Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•The Villages, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide personalized rehabilitation and functional-improvement services to patients in their homes. Reporting to Home Health Branch Administration, the assistant provides services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with each patient's Plan of Treatment and physician orders. The role helps patients restore or improve strength, coordination, range of motion, function, independence, and quality of life. The assistant documents observations and care, supports progress reporting, and works with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team on home programs, adaptive equipment, care coordination, and discharge planning. The role is patient-facing and requires TB screening. It also participates in Humana's driver safety program and requires a valid state driver's license and vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable requirements. Florida-based candidates are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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 implementation of vocational and educational programs and activities established by a registered Occupational Therapist to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performance, address pathology, and promote or maintain health and self-sufficiency.
Design or adapt equipment and working or living environments.
Fabricate devices that assist and 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.
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 and act as a resource to other healthcare personnel in meeting patient needs.
Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist with patients' physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment, and coordinate plans with interdisciplinary team members.