Home Health OT/OTR — Help Patients Thrive at Home

Jobtome; Universal City (TX); 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 to promote independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized treatment plans following physician orders and agency policies.

Primary responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan, ensuring safety and effectiveness, documenting thoroughly, and supervising home health aides when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT program accredited by ACOTE.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state.
• Eligible for NBCOT exam or certified.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years OT experience; if <1 year, regional approval and mentoring may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Address all problems identified in the assessment in the plan of care or document rationale.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ACOTE accreditation

OT licensure

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

1+ years OT experience

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 and safety. You will collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized treatment plans following physician orders and agency policies.

Primary responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan, ensuring safety and effectiveness, documenting thoroughly, and supervising home health aides when needed.