Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Jobtome; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Amedisys (UnitedHealth Group family) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Per Diem to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and quality of life. Work with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans following physician orders and agency policies.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, ensuring safety and plan-of-care alignment, timely documentation, and occasional supervision of home health aides.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT program ACOTE-accredited by AOTA or successor ACOTE organizations
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state you are assigned to work
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Eligible to take or have completed NBCOT entry-level exam
• One year related OT experience; if <1 year, regional leadership approval and mentoring/residency may be required

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care
• Ensure plan of care addresses identified problems with rationale if not addressed
• Maintain 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

Job description

Amedisys (UnitedHealth Group family) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Per Diem to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and quality of life. Work with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans following physician orders and agency policies.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, ensuring safety and plan-of-care alignment, timely documentation, and occasional supervision of home health aides.