OT Assistant

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health is seeking an OT Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care to patients in their homes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, paid time off, and wellness rewards. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mental health support

Fleet vehicle program

Wellness rewards

Infertility treatment coverage

Adoption reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents visits according to AOTA guidelines.
• Promotes wellness through occupational engagement.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Wellness Promotion

Education

ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Job description

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Overview

Full-Time Days

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $27.00 - $43.00

What's In It For You

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing care where they want to be—in their homes.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Eligible for or has completed the NBCOT certification exam for occupational therapy assistants.
• At least one year of related occupational therapy assistant experience or approval from regional clinical leaders with mentoring/residency.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation varies depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.