Occupational Therapist

About the role

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys occupational therapist. Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Pay

$48.00 – $56.00 per hour

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 (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, and more)
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support: 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician-approved plan of care
• Ensure the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or document rationale if identified problems are not addressed
• Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
• Complete documentation timely and accurately
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work
• Graduate of an occupational therapy 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 therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
• One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients
• If less than one year experience, approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
• Current CPR certification