Humana·Miami Lakes, Florida
The OTA assists Occupational Therapists in implementing treatment plans and teaching activities of daily living to clients. They are responsible for documenting services, monitoring patient responses, and reporting changes in condition to the supervising therapist.
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
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.
$64,000 - $87,500 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
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.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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 protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with 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.
Candidates must be licensed in Florida and hold multiple certifications including CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA. A minimum of one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities or mental illnesses and a valid driver's license are required.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.