COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health

Amedisys; Union (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (PPO or HSA)

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare yearly

Wellness rewards up to $500

Mental health support (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Family support and parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys in Union, SC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled OT services in the home health setting. You will work under supervision with physicians and OTs to deliver patient-centered care in patients' homes.

Role requires state OTAL license, ACOTE-accredited OTA program, NBCOT eligibility/completion, and CPR certification, with about one year of OTA experience. Benefits and stability are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Eligible to take or have completed the NBCOT certification exam.
• One year of related OTA experience (approval from regional leaders if less than one year).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions according to the physician-approved plan of care under supervision of an OT.
• Documents each visit per AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to supervising staff.
• Offers patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
• Keeps up with OT trends and care coordination.
• May make follow-up care recommendations in coordination with the care center.

Skills

CPR certification

1 year OTA experience

Education

State OTA license required

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification eligibility/completion

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Coverage Area: Union, SC (Training/Orientation in Clinton, SC)

Attractive pay

• $27 to $32 hourly

What's In It For You

• A 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. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with 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 with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why 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 the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - 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.
• 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.