CERTIFIED OT ASSISTANT-HH

JOB SUMMARY

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in empowering patients to achieve their highest level of function and independence—all within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Using your clinical skills and compassionate care, you’ll help individuals regain mobility, restore confidence, and improve their overall quality of life. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering both direct and indirect occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the patient’s individualized treatment plan and state practice guidelines. Your contributions will support recovery, reduce the risk of hospital readmissions, and foster long-term wellness.

About the role

You will report directly to the Home Health Director. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and no weekend or holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering both direct and indirect occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the patient’s individualized treatment plan and state practice guidelines.
• Support recovery, reduce the risk of hospital readmissions, and foster long-term wellness.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary home health team.

Requirements

• Current state Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure, graduate of an approved school for Occupational Therapy Assistant training.
• Previous experience in the provision of occupational therapy in an acute or long term care setting preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Skills

• Motivations: Motivated to empower patients and contribute to their recovery and wellness.
• Education: Graduate of an approved school for Occupational Therapy Assistant training.
• Experience: Previous experience in the provision of occupational therapy in an acute or long term care setting preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current state Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure, current BCLS certification.

Behaviors

• Compassionate and patient.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Adaptable and able to work independently.