Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Metairie, LA

4d•$78,508 - $117,762

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 after 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 ensuring identified problems are addressed or documenting why they are not. The therapist is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery, completes documentation accurately and promptly, and supervises a home health aide when an RN is not active on the case. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes a culture of caring, connecting, and growing, and notes that employees receive direction and development opportunities. Compensation is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The stated annual salary range is $78,508 to $117,762 for full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in 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 successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy experience. Candidates with less than one year of experience require regional clinical leader approval 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 all problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale when identified problems are not addressed.
Ensure the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.