Home Health COTA
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to help people receive care at home. The Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes to support functional independence and improve daily living skills. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment. The position includes per-visit-point compensation for patient visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies. The stated annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
- Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapy assistant certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
- At least 1 year of related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide occupational therapy services. Applicants with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Document each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
- Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any change in condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
- Provide patients and caregivers with resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
- Promote wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
- Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources and services.
- Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
- Keep abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Education Level
Associate degree
