Home Health OT — Independent, Patient-Centered Care

Jobtome; Citronelle (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

You will ensure safe OT service delivery, timely documentation, and may supervise home health aides when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current license to practice OT in the state of assignment.
• Eligible to take or completed NBCOT certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OT experience or approval for mentorship if less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in homes to promote independence and safety.
• Develop individualized plans of care with physician orders and agency policy.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery and timely documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

OT experience

Communication skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

OT License

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

You will ensure safe OT service delivery, timely documentation, and may supervise home health aides when needed.