Home Health Occupational Therapist, Northern Neck
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. The role helps individuals regain or maintain daily living skills following illness, injury, or functional decline. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies. The position is responsible for occupational therapy services delivered under a physician-approved plan of care, including appropriate assessment, safe and effective treatment, timely documentation, and supervision of a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes opportunities for development and offers benefits and incentives subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
- Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state assigned.
- Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of related occupational therapy experience; candidates with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
- Ensure the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale when identified problems are not addressed.
- Be accountable for the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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