Occup Therapist

UnitedHealth Group • Tifton, GA

5d • $70,244 - $105,366 • 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 patients regain or maintain daily living skills following illness, injury, or functional decline, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Requirements

• Current occupational therapy license for the state where assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
• Eligible to take or has successfully completed the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
• One year of related occupational therapy experience. Candidates 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 all aspects of occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses problems identified in the assessment, or document why identified problems are not addressed.
• Maintain 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level