Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health

About This Role

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant at CenterWell Home Health, you will provide home health therapy services to patients, helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence. You will assist qualified Occupational Therapists in implementing rehabilitation programs and instructing patients and families on home care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist according to the patient’s Plan of Treatment.
• Assist in implementing vocational/education programs and activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances.
• Design/adapt equipment and the working and/or living environment, and fabricate devices to improve function and independence.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Report information and observations to the Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records, and assist with progress reports.
• 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, as appropriate, to assist clients in physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Good organizational and communication skills
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred, home health experience a plus.

Nice to Have

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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications