Per Diem Home Health OT - Help Patients Thrive

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

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapist Per Diem to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence, safety and improved quality of life. You will collaborate with patients, families and the care team to develop individualized plans based on physician orders and agency policies.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan, timely documentation, supervising home health aides when RN is not active, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Graduated from ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current OT license in the state of assignment.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam.
• CPR certification required.
• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience (or regional approval for less).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in home setting to promote independence and safety.
• Develop individualized treatment plans per physician orders and agency policy.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.

Skills

Communication

Home health experience

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

State OT license

NBCOT exam eligibility

CPR certification

1 year OT experience

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapist Per Diem to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence, safety and improved quality of life. You will collaborate with patients, families and the care team to develop individualized plans based on physician orders and agency policies.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan, timely documentation, supervising home health aides when RN is not active, and ensuring