Occupational Therapist Assistant
Care and Culture
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8-5 PM
Agency and Territory
Agency: Beaumont Home Health
Territory: Brighton, Lyon Charter Township, South Lyon, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, Farmington Hills, Highland Charter Township
Pay and Benefits
$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS
Competitive financial incentives including a guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure.
Mileage reimbursement
Additional bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Opportunity to participate in 401k
Company paid life insurance
Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
How You'll Make a Difference
You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Minimize Patient Risk: Assess functional problems and provide intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist, work toward goals to improve patient functional status.
- Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
- Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
- Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
- Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
HARD & SOFT SKILLS
- Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
- Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with current license in the state of employment.
- Minimum one-year experience as a OTA in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
- Capable of all physical demands.