Occupational Therapist - $10,000 Bonus Available

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans with telehealth

Paid time off

HSA healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Employee Counseling (EAP)

401(k) with match

Family support & parental leave

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in the Danbury area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide full-time home health services during day visits. You will deliver comprehensive OT care under physician-approved plans of care, ensuring safety and treatment effectiveness while documenting promptly.

We offer competitive pay, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and benefits including PPO or HSA options, PTO, wellness rewards, counseling, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice occupational therapy.
• ACOTE-accredited OT program graduate.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification examination.
• Minimum of one year related OT experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under physician-approved care plan.
• Ensure care plan addresses problems identified in assessments.
• Accountable for safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Plan of care

Safety

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

$10,000 Sign On

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.

Overview

Full time Home Health - Day Visits

Danbury Area

Attractive pay

• $125,000 to $140000/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.