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LHC Group

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant - $87K+ per year

LHC Group, LaPorte, Indiana, United States,


LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant for a job in LaPorte, Indiana.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist AssistantDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

Staff*** Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

SummaryWe are hiring for a Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to work PRN in La Porte!

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​

employee wellness programs

flexibility for true work-life balance

Paid holidays & paid time off - if applicable

continuing education & career growth opportunities

company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

​Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA) in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care.

Responsible for 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 supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.

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.

Education and ExperienceLicense Requirements

Current OTA licensure in the state of

Current CPR certification

Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public

Additional State Requirements

IN, Must be certified by a national therapy association

Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.Indiana Homecare Northwest - La Porte IN

a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:

It's all about helping people.

LHC Group Job ID #2024010726. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant (Home Health)About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:

It's all about helping people.

Benefits

Holiday PayMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits401k retirement planContinuing EducationEmployee assistance programs