Occupational Therapist

Amedisys; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy at home under an approved plan of care. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement plans, and document progress while ensuring safety and effectiveness of therapy.

Requirements include ACOTE/AOTA-accredited OT program completion, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification. One year of OT experience is preferred; additional mentoring may be required for less experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Graduate of an OT program accredited by ACOTE/AOTA.
• Eligible to take or have completed NBCOT certification exam.
• One year of related OT experience preferred; guidance required if less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure plan of care addresses identified problems from assessment.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of therapy delivery.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE/AOTA-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility/completion

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist

Full Time

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $115,000.00

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.

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.
• 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.