Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

Gresham, OR, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $52.00 - $73.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Job Description

CenterWell Home Health is a reputable healthcare provider specializing in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Their multidisciplinary care teams consist of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. Together, they strive to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence to achieve healthier and happier lives. CenterWell Home Health operates under the larger umbrella of CenterWell, a Humana company, which is recognized as a leader in senior-focused primary care, home healthcare, and integrated home delivery services including specialty, hospice, and retail pharmacy. The organization prioritizes integrated, accessible, and highly personalized healthcare experiences that focus on whole health—addressing physical, emotional, and social wellness. As a part of Humana Inc., CenterWell is committed to providing high-quality care that supports patients’ needs comprehensively within their home environments and communities.

The position offered is for a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) who will have a vital role in providing therapy services under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. Reporting to the Home Health Branch Administration, the OTA will contribute to helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence through tailored rehabilitation and functional improvement techniques, all delivered in the comfort of the patients’ homes. This role requires direct patient involvement and aims to empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, build confidence in performing everyday activities, and ultimately improve their quality of life. The therapist assistant will work closely with other healthcare professionals and caregivers to implement treatment plans, provide therapeutic instruction, adapt and design adaptive equipment, and engage in ongoing care coordination and discharge planning.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 scheduled weekly hours. Compensation is competitive with an estimated pay range of $76,800 to $105,000 annually, equivalent to a pay per visit/unit rate of $52.00 to $73.00. The position includes patient-facing responsibilities, requiring tuberculosis (TB) screening compliance as part of Humana's program, and involves regular driving duties necessitating a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. The OTA will be entrusted with maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring that all therapy-related documentation meets company and regulatory standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for occupational therapist assistants who desire to make a tangible difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a compassionate, supportive healthcare community that values well-being and professional growth.

Job Requirements

Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to undergo tuberculosis screening as required
Willingness to comply with company policies and healthcare regulations
Availability to work scheduled 40 hours per week
Commitment to high-quality patient care and safety

Job Qualifications

Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
Current CPR certification
Experience in occupational therapy assistant role preferred
Experience in home health setting preferred
Ability to use adaptive equipment design and fabrication techniques
Knowledge of rehabilitation and functional improvement methods
Strong communication and documentation skills
Familiarity with patient care coordination and discharge planning processes

Job Duties

Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Treatment
Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency
Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment
fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures
Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes
assist with preparation of progress reports
maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs
Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team