Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Amedisys; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys in Kentucky is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality OT services in patients’ homes under a physician‑approved plan of care, ensuring plans reflect assessment results and provide safe, timely care.

You’ll be autonomous, with documentation responsibilities and opportunities to impact patient outcomes, while collaborating with the care team to cover PTO and overflow needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• ACOTE-accredited OT program completion.
• NBCOT certification or passing status.
• One year of related OT experience; mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient assessment

Home health care

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

Current OT license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Shift : PRN As Needed for overflow, pto coverage, etc.

Make a Meaningful Impact—One Home at a Time!

If you’re an Occupational Therapist passionate about making a meaningful impact in patients’ homes, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of autonomy, purpose, and professional fulfillment. In this role, you’ll take the lead on delivering high‑quality OT services under a physician‑approved plan of care, ensuring each plan truly reflects the needs identified during assessment. You’ll be the driving force behind safe, effective, and timely care—supported by accurate documentation. If you’re ready to bring compassion, expertise, and independence to a setting where your skills genuinely change lives, we’d love to meet you.

Attractive pay

• 48.00 t0 52.50

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.