COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health $2500 Sign on Bonus

About the Role

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., is offering a rewarding career opportunity with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. This full-time, day-shift position features a flexible schedule and a one-to-one patient ratio.

Pay

Attractive hourly pay ranging from $36 to $40 per hour.

Benefits

• Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly (when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan).
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year (usable for spa services, gym memberships, sports, 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 including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Join Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and opportunities for advancement with a growing company.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing care in their homes.

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 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 through 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.
• Stays abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), 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 and participation in an appropriate mentoring and/or residency program is required.
• Current CPR certification.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.