Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)

Amedisys; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 46,494 - 56,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans options (PPO/HSA)

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) match

Family leave flexibility

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our home health team serving the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area. The role offers several scheduling options (full-time or part-time) with no weekends or holidays, and a focus on patient-centered care at the patient's home.

Responsibilities include implementing skilled interventions under supervision, documenting visits, and coordinating follow-up care with the care center.

Qualifications

• Active OTA license in the state of assignment.
• OTA program completed from ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification eligibility or obtained.
• One year related OTA experience preferred; mentoring possible for less experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care under OT supervision.
• Documents each visit according to AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards for the patient record.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and changes to the supervising OT and clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and engagement through occupation-related activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources/services for patient support.
• Keeps abreast of OTA trends and coordinates care with the admitting center.

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program (ACOTE accredited)

NBCOT certification eligibility/completed

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Full-Time or Part-Time Flexible Days

Monday-Friday

No weekends or Holidays

Serving Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area!

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys occupational therapist assistant

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.

Attractive pay

• $33.75 - $41.25 Hourly

What's in it for you

• 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-use for 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 a company match.


• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.


• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.


• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation 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.


• 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 promotion of 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 the 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 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 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, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
  
  
  
  


• Current CPR certification.

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

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.