Amedisys

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys$129K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current license to practice occupational therapy in your state.
  • Graduate of an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Eligible for or completed the NBCOT entry-level examination for occupational therapists.
  • One year of related occupational therapy experience; less than one year requires approval and mentoring.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver occupational therapy services per physician-approved plan of care.
  • Ensure plan of care addresses all identified issues or document rationale if not addressed.
  • Accountable for safety and effectiveness of therapy delivery.
  • Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Supervise home health aide in the absence of RN oversight.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth access.
  • Paid time off.
  • Access to up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for diverse activities.
  • Mental health support with free counseling sessions.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Support for family enhancements like infertility treatment and adoption reimbursement.
  • Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Overview

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Occupational Therapist

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay
  • $129,000 to $160,000 annual rate.


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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