Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health at CenterWell Home Health summary:

An Occupational Therapist Assistant in Home Health provides rehabilitative therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their home environment. They assist with therapy implementation, adaptive equipment design, patient instruction, and care coordination to improve patients' functional abilities and quality of life. This role requires licensure, communication skills, and a compassionate approach to support patients recovering from illness or injury.

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As aHome 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/restore 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 health care 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.

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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

• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Pay Range
•$37.00 - $52.00 - pay per visit/unit
•$58,400 - $80,000 per year base pay

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Keywords:

occupational therapy assistant, home health care, rehabilitation, patient mobility, adaptive equipment, care coordination, functional improvement, physical rehabilitation, therapeutic treatment, home health services