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Certified Occupational Therapist Asst

Optum · Vancleave, MS · Yesterday
Healthcare$48k–$72k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Follows all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care.
  • Follows the treatment plan only as defined by the supervising OT.
  • Instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
  • Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
  • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently.
  • Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay

  • Pay Range: $48,175 - $72,263 annual total cash target pay
  • Hourly rate: $23.16 - $34.74
  • Per visit point rate: $27.79 - $41.69

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase.
  • 401k contribution.

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