COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health $2,500 K Sign on Bonus

About the role

Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offering flexibility, purpose, and growth while helping patients heal in the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient’s clinical record.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention by promoting occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state of assignment.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., or successor organizations of ACOTE.
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
• One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders required, as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay

$31.50/hr – $37.50/hr

Sign-on Bonus

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities (e.g., spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets).
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.