Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job overview

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role is based in Salem, OR, with patient care provided in patients’ homes. Compensation is $53,528–$80,292 annually in total cash target pay. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care. Working under an occupational therapist’s supervision, the assistant carries out skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The role helps patients improve daily functioning through treatment, progress monitoring, documentation, caregiver resources, and coordination of follow-up care.

What you'll do

• Provide skilled interventions under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care
• document each visit according to AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards
• observe, record, and report patient responses or condition changes
• provide patient and caregiver resources for ADL/IADL needs
• promote wellness and occupational engagement
• identify community resources
• recommend follow-up care in coordination with the admitting care center.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

occupational therapy assistant

salem or

optum

amedisys

home health

patient care

rehabilitation

adl and iadl

occupational therapy

cpr certification

state license

full-time listing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Home-based patient care with compensation combining per-visit-point and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Required qualifications include an accredited occupational therapy assistant program, state license, NBCOT examination eligibility or completion, CPR certification, and related experience.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.