Occupational therapy assistant Jobs in Miami, FL

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The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with client related activities and performs delegated procedures commensurate with education and training. All services are initiated and provided under the direction of plan of treatment established by a physician. Evaluations are performed by peers.

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) job duties and responsibilities are to participate as a team member who contributes to total client care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist. Administer treatment program in accordance with the Plan of Care. Teach activities of daily living. Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment. Observe, records and reports to supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties. Observes and reports to Licensed Occupational therapist changes in the client’s condition and level of function, results of testing and responses to therapeutic program. Provides appropriate documentation of services in keeping with Agency policies and procedures. Respects patients’ rights, cultural beliefs. Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient / Agency information. Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures including HIPAA. Accepts only those assignments for which qualified.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• OTA licensed in the State of Florida
• CPR certification
• OSHA Certificate
• HIV / AIDS Certificate
• HIPAA Certificate
• Alzheimer's Certificate
• Medical Errors Certificate
• Domestic Violence Certificate
• Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.
• This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000 / 300,000 / 100,000 limits. ​

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

58,400 - $80,000 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About OneHome : OneHome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. OneHome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. OneHome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and your family.

About Humana : Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status . It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.