Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amedisys, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,216 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Job summary

A leading home health care company is seeking an occupational therapy assistant in Salem, Oregon. The role involves providing skilled interventions under supervision, documenting visits, and promoting patient wellness. Candidates must have a current occupational therapy assistant license and be graduates of an accredited program. A competitive pay range of $35.00 to $48.00 per hour is offered, along with various employee benefits including paid time off and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification examination.
• One year related experience or mentoring required for less experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under OT supervision.
• Document each visit according to guidelines.
• Observe and report patient's condition changes.
• Provide patient resources for future needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.

Skills

Skilled interventions

Documentation of visits

Patient observation and reporting

Education

Graduate of occupational therapy assistant program

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys occupational therapy assistant. 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

$35.00 to $48.00 per hour

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—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.

Note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient’s clinical record.
• Observes, records and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by 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 therapy assistants, developed and administered by NBCOT.
• One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients. If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency program may be required.
• 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.