COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health $2500 Sign on Bonus

Amedisys is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this full-time, day-shift position with a flexible schedule and a one-to-one patient ratio.

Pay

Attractive hourly pay ranging from $36 to $40 per hour, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

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

Note: Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status. Participation in some benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

About the Role

• Join one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
• Work in a community-based care center with a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy better work/life balance and flexibility compared to other healthcare settings.
• Opportunity to advance with a growing company and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents 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 changes in condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources and services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient.
• Stays current with occupational therapy trends, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state of employment.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or its successor organizations.
• Eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience (less experience may be considered with regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring/residency program).
• Current CPR certification.