Occupational Therapist

Amedisys; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

401(k) match

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist in Tennessee to deliver OT services in patients’ homes. The role requires operating under an approved plan of care, prioritizing safety, and timely documentation.

Expect collaboration with RNs, oversight of aides when needed, and adherence to professional standards. Requirements include an ACOTE-accredited OT program, NBCOT eligibility, and active state licensure; CPR certification is also required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Eligible to take NBCOT exam for entry-level certification.
• At least 1 year of related OT experience or approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring program.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure plan of care addresses all identified problems.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT delivery and timely documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed OT

CPR certified

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

OT license in state

Job description

Overview

Full-Time! M-F | 8AM - 5PM Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Occupational Therapist. Join Amedisys - one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $90,480.00 - $101,400.00

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care.
• Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care.
• Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy 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 therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
• One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
  • If less than one (1) year 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.