Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Cookeville, TN

15d•$74,376 - $111,564

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. 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 provides occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensures identified assessment problems are addressed or documented with a rationale, and is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery. The therapist completes documentation accurately and on time and supervises the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The role offers a salary range of $74,376 to $111,564 annually based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Be eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
Have at least 1 year of related occupational therapy experience. Applicants with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery 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 in a timely manner.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.