COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health

Amedisys; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

HSA with up to 1000 dollars in medical

Wellness rewards up to 500 dollars

Mental health counseling sessions

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant in Melbourne, FL to provide skilled interventions under OT supervision in the patient’s home. You will document visits per guidelines and coordinate with the OT and care team to support client progress.

Requires an OTA license for the state, ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and about one year of related OTA experience. Amedisys emphasizes growth, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (state-specific)
• ACOTE-accredited OTA program completion
• Eligible to take or already completed NBCOT entry-level certification
• One year related OTA experience or approved mentoring/residency plan
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist
• Documents each visit according to guidelines and regulatory standards
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to the supervising OT and medical staff
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs
• Promotes wellness and engagement in daily activities
• Keeps abreast of OT trends and care coordination
• Supports follow-up care recommendations with the care center
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OT Assistant license

CPR certification

Documentation accuracy

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Overview

PRN days Make a difference every day as an Amedisysoccupational 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

• $36.71-51.46

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.