Occupational Therapist Assistant, Per Diem

Join our team of therapists who help patients recover and manage their health with confidence so they can remain independent and enjoy a higher quality of life.

We offer excellent benefits that start on your first day, competitive pay, flexible schedules, and career growth opportunities.

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/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.

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.
• This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $71,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person