OT Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•College Park, GA

4d•$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 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 position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state assigned.
Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients. Candidates with less than one year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.

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 any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provide patient and caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promote wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources and services.
Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient or client.
Keep abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge relevant to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.