OT Occupational Therapist Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Tucker, GA

1d•$82,640 - $123,960•Onsite

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 quality of life. The role helps people 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 Occupational Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy services delivered under a physician-approved plan of care, including ensuring that the plan addresses assessed problems or documenting why they are not addressed. The position is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery, timely and accurate documentation, and supervision of the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The stated annual salary range is $82,640 to $123,960 based on full-time employment. Pay varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current occupational therapy license for the state where the employee is assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
One year of related occupational therapy experience. Applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
Ensure the plan of care addresses problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale for problems not addressed.
Ensure 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.