Home Health OT — Empower Independence, Equity Options

Jobtome; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. This role focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain skills for daily living according to physician orders and agency policies.

You will collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Eligible to take NBCOT entry-level exam for OT.
• 1+ year of OT experience or regional leadership approval with mentoring if <1 year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of OT service delivery under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensures plan of care addresses problems identified in the assessment.
• Accountable for safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OT license

ACOTE accredited program

NBCOT eligibility

OT experience

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. This role focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain skills for daily living according to physician orders and agency policies.

You will collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans.