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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$60,534 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Description
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URGENTLY HIRING
•OAKLAND,MACOMB,WAYNE
COUNTIES
🏡 Restore function. Rebuild independence. Change lives- one home at a time. Join the AdvisaCare team! We're hiring passionate Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties to deliver personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients live safely and independently at home. Since 1997, AdvisaCare has been a trusted leader in home healthcare, proudly serving the communities where we live and work. If you're looking for a flexible schedule, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to make a real impact every day, we'd love to meet you! 🎯
Your Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess functional needs, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress to maximize patient independence, safety, and quality of life. Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy in accordance with physician orders and the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Ensure timely, accurate documentation and maintain compliance with CMS, payer, and agency standards. Collaborate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to maximize function and independence. Educate patients and caregivers on ADLs, home safety, adaptive equipment, fall prevention, and individualized Home Exercise Programs (HEPs) to promote safety, independence, and functional recovery.. Monitor patient progress, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes to the care team.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules