OT Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Amherst, NY

5d•$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 (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 receives per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary.

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 assigned.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of related occupational therapy assistant experience. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and an established appropriate mentoring and/or 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 change 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.
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 related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.