OT Assistant

About the Role

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a flexible and purpose-driven opportunity for an occupational therapist assistant. This role allows you to make a daily difference by helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.

Pay

Attractive pay range of $30.00–$37.50 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 the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities such as spa, gym, sports, hobbies, and 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 leave, and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Benefit eligibility varies by position and shift status. Participation in some benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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 and services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Stays current with occupational therapy trends, knowledge, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Performs 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. (AOTA), or its successor organizations.
• 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 safe provision of services. If less than one year of experience, regional clinical leader approval and an appropriate mentoring/residency program are required.
• Current CPR certification.