OT Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in home health is seeking an OT Assistant to provide personalized care to clients in their homes. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, ensuring they receive the best care tailored to their needs. With competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and wellness rewards, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a supportive team where your skills will help enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Training

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Wellness Rewards

Mental Health Support

401(k) with Company Match

Family Support Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Free Healthcare Services

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Document each visit according to regulatory standards.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Occupational Therapy Knowledge

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

CPR Certification

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Overview

Full-time days

Paid Training

Flexible schedule in your day

Daytime Working Hours

Work 1:1 with clients in the home to provide care

Coverage Area: Wake/Raleigh Area

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

• $32.00 to $42.00 Hourly
  
  

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 providing much needed 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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