Occupational Therapist

Amedisys; Olde Acres (AL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO/HSA)

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

401(k) with match

Family support

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a per diem, flexible schedule position in home health settings in the United States. The role requires licensure in the target state, ACOTE accreditation, NBCOT eligibility, and at least one year of OT experience. CPR certification is required.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as you support patients at home. You'll work Monday through Friday with orientation pay of $50.00 to $62.00 per hour, transitioning to

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Eligible to take or having completed NBCOT certification.
• One year related OT experience (or regional leadership approval/mentoring if less).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure plan addresses identified problems and documents rationale.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

One year OT experience

Documentation/clinical records

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

Overview

Per Diem Flex Schedule

Monday - Friday

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

$50.00 to $62.00 per hour for Orientation and will then convert to a per point pay method.

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.