Occupational Thrpy Asst-PRN

About the role

At Deaconess Home Health in Jasper, IN, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Deaconess Home Health team. The OTA will work collaboratively with the OT and other interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy services for patients in their homes. Deaconess Home Health is part of an expansive health care network committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients' functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in occupational therapy assistant studies or a related field.
• Active registered OTA license in the state which you practice.
• Obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One-year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Current driver's license.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Pay

$27.43 - $40.80 per hour

Schedule

8-hour day shift; no after‑hour on‑call requirements.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile.