Occupational Therapy Assistant - $2,500 BONUS

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Health plan options

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Family benefits

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in a full-time daytime role. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist, perform skilled interventions, and document visits per guidelines.

Mileage reimbursement and other benefits are provided. The position requires an OTA license in the state, ACOTE-accredited OTA training, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an OTA program ACOTE-accredited by ACOTE (AOTA).
• Eligible to take or have completed NBCOT entry-level certification.
• One year related OTA experience to ensure safe service delivery.
• If less than one year, regional leadership approval and mentoring/residency program required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist as per plan of care.
• Documents each visit according to AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient response and change in condition to supervising OT and medical staff.
• Provides resources to patients and caregivers for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and engagement in daily activities.
• Keeps knowledge up to date on OT trends and care coordination.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations with the care center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Observation

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program graduate

NBCOT certification eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

• Full Time, days
• Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Occupational Therapy Assistant - $2,500 BONUS

• Full Time, days
• Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• Mileage reimbursement

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys occupational therapist 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

$42.70 to $53.00 pay per visit range.

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

• 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 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 therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (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, 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.