Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health
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 position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment. The role offers performance recognition, direction on succeeding in the position, and development opportunities for other roles. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
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 successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
- At least 1 year of related occupational therapy assistant experience; candidates with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
- 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 changes in the patient's 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.
- Coordinate with the care center that admitted the patient/client to make recommendations for follow-up care.
- Keep current with occupational therapy trends and knowledge relevant to service provision, documentation, and care coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
