Per Diem Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Optum; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety following illness or injury. You will collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to tailor plans of care in line with physician orders and agency policies.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate, personalized care in a home health setting, with flexibility that supports professional growth and diverse patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan addresses identified problems and document rationale if not addressed.
• Maintain safety and effectiveness of therapy delivery and timely documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Patient communication

Time management

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Current OT license

Tools

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety following illness or injury. You will collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to tailor plans of care in line with physician orders and agency policies.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate, personalized care in a home health setting, with flexibility that supports professional growth and diverse patient