Occupational Therapist PRN - Bergen County

UnitedHealth Group•Hackensack, NJ

6h•$97,109 - $145,663

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 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. The therapist is responsible for occupational therapy services delivered under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring that the plan addresses assessment findings or documents why identified problems are not addressed. The position is accountable for safe and effective 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 role requires a current state-specific occupational therapy license, graduation from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program, eligibility for or completion of the NBCOT entry-level certification examination, and current CPR certification. One year of related occupational therapy experience is required to ensure safe care; applicants with less than one year need approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or a residency program. Compensation includes a stated annual total cash target of $97,109–$145,663, a per-visit-point rate of $56.02–$84.04, and an hourly rate of $46.69–$70.03. The annual target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation varies with factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are compensated by visit points, while certain non-visit work, such as orientation, is paid hourly. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE or a successor organization.
Eligible to take, or successfully completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists.
One year of related occupational therapy experience; applicants with less than one year 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 problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale for problems 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.