Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides prescribed treatments to patients across all ages, assisting with program development and ensuring efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing occupational therapy programs
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and other therapeutic exercises
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient progress
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and policies

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy
• State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• CPR certification
• One year of relevant work experience (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of home health procedures
• Expertise in patient handling techniques
• Understanding of assistive devices and their applications

Physical Demands

• Lifting and transferring patients
• Transferring patients between positions
• Performing mobility tasks as needed

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Effective clinical reasoning abilities
• Proficiency in using medical software and databases

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Typically 40 hours/week, with flexibility for weekends and holidays

Work Location

Serving adolescents to geriatrics