Amedisys

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys$83K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state-specific occupational therapy license.
  • Graduate of an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Eligible or certified by NBCOT for entry-level occupational therapists.
  • Minimum one year of related occupational therapy experience, or approval for less with mentoring.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services per physician-approved care plans.
  • Ensure care plans address all assessment problems or document rationale for omissions.
  • Maintain accountability for safe and effective therapy service delivery.
  • Complete and submit documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Supervise home health aides in the absence of an RN.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth services.
  • Paid time off for vacations and personal time.
  • Free healthcare services up to $1,000 with Amedisys HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for various activities.
  • Mental health support through five free counseling sessions.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Family support benefits including infertility treatment and paid leave.
  • Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement options.
Full Job Description
Overview

  • 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.


Attractive pay
  • $80.00 to $100 pay per visit depends on home health experience.


What's in it for you

  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
  • Paid time off.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
  • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.

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
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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