Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant Sign on Bonus $5K

UnitedHealth Group•Burlington, NC

4d•$50,852 - $76,277

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. 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 role is compensated through per-visit-point pay for patient visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The advertised annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapy assistant certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
At least 1 year of related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide occupational therapy services. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled interventions in accordance with 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 inclusion in 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 patient and caregiver 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 abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
Performs other duties as assigned.