Occupational Therapist Home Health- PRN
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Occupational Therapist Per Diem 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 role is responsible for occupational therapy services delivered under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring identified assessment problems are addressed or their exclusion is documented. It 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 position offers benefits subject to eligibility requirements, including a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution. The listed annual salary range is $74,376 to $111,564 based on full-time employment; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on sales performance. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
- Current CPR certification.
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
- 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 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 if identified problems are not addressed.
- Maintain accountability 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 plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Bonuses based on sales performance.
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Career Level
Mid Level
