Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Shreveport, LA

12d•$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 improved quality of life. The role helps patients regain or maintain daily living skills after 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

Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year of related occupational therapy experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide occupational therapy services. Less than one year of experience requires approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.

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.
Be accountable 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.