Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health

About This Role

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide therapy services and personalized care to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Treatment
• Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances
• Design and adapt equipment and working and/or living environment
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience
• Home Health experience

Benefits

Certifications