OTA Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Stockbridge, GA

15h•$53,528 - $80,292

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes to support functional independence and improve daily living skills. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment. This position uses a combination of per-visit-point compensation for patient visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation varies with factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies. The employer states that benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and that candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or a successor organization of ACOTE.
Eligible to take or have successfully completed the entry-level occupational therapy assistant certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience; applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
Document each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any change in condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provide patients and caregivers with resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promote wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources and services.
Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient or client.
Keep abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.