OT Occupational Therapist Home Health

Amedisys; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Free healthcare services

Job summary

Amedisys in Chester, SC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide home health OT services under a physician-approved plan of care. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement interventions, and ensure care goals are met in patients' homes.

You will document timely, collaborate with nurses and aides, supervise home health aides when RN is unavailable, and help improve quality of life while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduation from ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification exam; or already certified.
• Minimum one year OT experience; mentoring if less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure plan of care addresses all problems identified.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of therapy delivery.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OT knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

CPR certified

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility

Current OT license

Job description

Overview

Full Time Position

Mileage Reimbursement

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

• $68 - $75 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

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

• 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.

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.