Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell•Kent, WA

19d

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to help 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 therapy planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment and physician orders. The position reports to Home Health Branch Administration. The role includes supporting therapeutic programs, adapting equipment and environments, fabricating functional devices, documenting patient observations and care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team on coordination, community reintegration, and discharge planning. This is a patient-facing role subject to Humana's tuberculosis screening program and driver safety requirements. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week. The annual pay range is $76,800–$105,000, with actual compensation varying by location and job-related qualifications.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted OTA licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the residing state's minimum limits or the stated coverage limits, whichever is higher.

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 occupational therapy programs and activities established by a registered Occupational Therapist to restore, reinforce, or enhance task performance, address 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 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 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 the interdisciplinary team.