Occupational Therapist OT

Amedisys; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Part-time

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Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver comprehensive OT services in the home health setting, helping patients heal where they are most comfortable—at home.

This PRN role provides overflow and PTO coverage in the Chattanooga area. The position requires an active OT license in the state, ACOTE-accredited education, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and at least one year of OT experience; you will document care plans and supervise aides as needed.

Competenze

• Requires current state OT license.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• NBCOT certification eligibility or certified.

Mansioni

• Deliver OT services under physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure care plan addresses identified problems; document rationale.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery; complete timely documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

OT experience

CPR certification

Licensure

Formazione

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility

State OT license

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Overview

Shift PRN As Needed for Overflow and PTO Coverage

Make a difference everyday 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.

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.