Occupational Therapist OT PRN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (PRN) to join our team delivering high-quality OT services in patients’ homes under physician-approved plans of care.

You will assess patient needs, develop and update plans of care, ensure safe and effective therapy, document timely and accurately, and supervise home health aides when RN coverage isn’t active. One year of OT experience preferred; strong clinical judgment essential.

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 have completed NBCOT certification.
• One year related occupational therapy experience; approval from regional clinical leaders if less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses identified problems from assessment.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current CPR certification

One year OT experience

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification (eligible)

OT license in-state

Job description

Overview

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

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.
• 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.

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.