Occupational Therapy Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$53,528 - $80,292•Onsite

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 position offers annual total cash target pay of $53,528–$80,292, a per-visit-point rate of $30.88–$46.32, and an hourly rate of $25.73–$38.60. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visit work is compensated per visit point, while certain non-visit activities, such as orientation, are paid hourly. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state assigned.
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 occupational therapy assistant certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience; candidates with less than one year require regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Current CPR certification.
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 any change 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.