Amedisys

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys$141K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state license to practice occupational therapy.
  • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Eligible for or have passed the NBCOT certification exam.
  • Minimum of one year of relevant occupational therapy experience; less experience requires approval and mentorship.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver occupational therapy services per a physician-approved care plan.
  • Ensure care plans address all assessment issues or document rationale for exclusions.
  • Maintain safety and effectiveness in occupational therapy service delivery.
  • Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Supervise home health aides in the absence of an active RN case manager.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package with affordable PPO or HSA medical plan options.
  • Paid time off offered.
  • Up to $1,000 annually in free healthcare services for Amedisys HSA members.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for engaging in health activities.
  • Mental health support including five free counseling sessions annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Family support benefits for infertility treatment, adoption, and paid parental leave.
  • Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Overview

Full Time Days

Flexible Schedule

Work Life Balance

One to One Ratio

Attractive pay
  • $68/hr- $75/hr


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.

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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