Occupational Therapy Assistant
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.
Requirements
- 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 entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and administered by NBCOT.
- Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
- If the candidate has less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, along with 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 the patient's clinical record.
- Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any change in 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
