What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health Care Professional position at CenterWell Home Health?
About Us
At CenterWell Home Health, we specialize in providing personalized and comprehensive home care services for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
Our Mission
We aim to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. Our interdisciplinary teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers who work together to deliver high-quality care.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Role:
- Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
- Assist in implementing vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapists designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
- Design/adapt equipment and working/living environment to facilitate patient independence.
- 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 prepare clinical notes.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Our associate benefits include:
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Volunteer paid time off.
- Up to $400 in wellness rewards.
- Clinician recognition programs.
