Occupational Therapist

Amedisys; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services

Wellness rewards up to $500

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional homecare services. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by delivering occupational therapy in the comfort of their homes. With a focus on community-based care, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth. The position comes with attractive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you are well-supported in your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in home health and hospice care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license for occupational therapy in the state of practice.
• One year related experience required for safe service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness in therapy service delivery.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program

Entry-level certification examination eligibility

Job description

Overview

[PRN-time days]

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• [$40.00 - $60.00 Hourly ]

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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.