Amedisys

OT Assistant

Amedisys$71K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current occupational therapy assistant license for the relevant state.
  • Graduate from a program accredited by ACOTE.
  • Eligible for or have completed the NBCOT entry-level certification examination.
  • One year of related experience in occupational therapy assistance.
  • Approval and mentoring required for less than one year of experience.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled interventions as per physician-approved care plans.
  • Document visits following AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
  • Observe and report on patient responses and changes in condition.
  • Offer resources to patients and caregivers for ongoing ADL/IADL needs.
  • Promote wellness through occupational engagement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and services.
  • Recommend follow-up care in coordination with the admitting care center.

Benefits

  • Supportive clinical supervision from experienced occupational therapists.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in a collaborative healthcare environment.
  • Resources for continued education in occupational therapy trends.
Full Job Description
Full time Days 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. 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
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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