Occupational Therapist Assistant

LHC Group • Portland, OR

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About The Position

We are hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our Portland, OR area patients. Full time, Part time and PRN opportunities available. At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships, continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities, flexible scheduling and autonomy, career growth possibilities. Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Requirements

• Current OTA licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.
• Follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care.
• Instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising OT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

Benefits

• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy.
• Career growth possibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees