PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

As the Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem, you will be providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
• Following the plan of care, 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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

State Specific Requirement:

• Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI: No additional state specific requirements

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Annual Total Cash Target Pay $50,852 - $76,277 Hourly Pay Range $24.45 - $36.67 Per Visit Point Pay Range $29.34 - $44.01

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.