OT Assistant - Part Time Washington PA

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, PA

6d•$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. The position offers per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies based on productivity targets and the points assigned to visits. The stated annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; the posting identifies this opening as part-time.

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 successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
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.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled interventions according to the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
Documents each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for the patient's clinical record.
Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides patients and caregivers with resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promotes wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources and services.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient or client.
Keeps current with occupational therapy trends and knowledge relevant to service provision, documentation, and care coordination.
Performs other duties as assigned.