Amedisys

Home Health COTA

Amedisys • $77K — $98K *
Portland, ME 04103In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state license as an occupational therapy assistant.
  • Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
  • Passed or eligible for the NBCOT certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
  • At least one year of relevant occupational therapy assistant experience, or approval for less experience with mentorship.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled interventions according to physician-approved care plans under OT supervision.
  • Document each patient visit in line with AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
  • Observe and report patient responses and changes in condition to the OT and clinical staff.
  • Offer resources to patients/caregivers for future needs related to ADL/IADL.
  • Promote wellness and prevention through occupational engagement advocacy.
  • Be knowledgeable of community resources and services available.
  • Recommend follow-up care in coordination with the admitting care center.
  • Stay informed on trends in occupational therapy and documentation practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for continuing education in occupational therapy.
  • Access to community resources to enhance care delivery.
  • An opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Full Time

Pay Range: $37.25/hr to $47.25/hr

Territory: North of Portland- Falmouth, Windham, Gray, Freeport, Brunswick, Lisbon, Lewiston

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.

About Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ
AMED
* Ladders Estimates

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