What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health FT position at CenterWell Home Health?
Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health FT at CenterWell Home Health
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide therapy services under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, focusing on enhancing patient independence and functionality.
Become Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
- 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 established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
- Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restored strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
- Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records, and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
- 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 healthcare personnel in meeting patient's needs.
- Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use Your Skills to Make an Impact
Required Experience/Skills:
- Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
- Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred
- Home Health experience a plus
- Current CPR certification
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$58,400 - $80,000 per yearDescription of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively,Salary : $58,400 - $80,000
