Occupational Therapist

Amedisys; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 90,480 - 101,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys, a leading home health company, is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist in Cookeville, Tennessee. The role involves delivering therapeutic services and ensuring patient safety under a physician-approved care plan.

Qualified candidates must possess a current occupational therapy license and have at least one year of related experience. Amedisys offers competitive pay ranging from $90,480 to $101,400, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid occupational therapy license for Tennessee.
• Must have completed an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must have CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan.
• Ensure the plan addresses all identified patient problems.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervise home health aides when RN is unavailable.

Skills

Current license to practice occupational therapy

One year related occupational therapy experience

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Overview

Full-time

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

Benefits

• 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.