Occupational Therapist

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedule

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered OT services in home settings for geriatric patients. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, and ensure safe, effective therapy under physician-approved plans.

This full-time role offers paid training, mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and one-on-one care. Compensation reflects market rates with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to impact patient healing at home.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program or equivalent.
• Eligible to take or completed NBCOT certification exam.
• At least one year OT experience or regional leadership approval for mentoring.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive OT services under physician-approved plan of care.
• Address identified problems in the assessment within the plan of care.
• 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.

Skills

One year OT experience

Documentation skills

Plan of care development

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility/completion

OT license valid in state

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

• Full-time days
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work 1:1 with patients in the home of our geriatric population doing hands on care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid per point/per visit after training period

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

• $106,548 to 119,854.80 Annually

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.