OT Assistant Home Health

Amedisys, Inc. • Stockbridge, GA

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About The Position

Amedisys is hiring a full-time occupational therapy assistant to provide home health services. The assistant delivers skilled interventions under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The role includes documenting visits, monitoring and reporting patient responses and condition changes, supporting patients and caregivers with future daily-living needs, promoting wellness through occupational engagement, coordinating follow-up care, and keeping current with occupational therapy practices and care coordination. Compensation is $37 to $47 per hour and may vary by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state assigned.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
• Eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level occupational therapy assistant certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
• One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience; applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Document each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising occupational therapist, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provide patients and caregivers with resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources and services.
• Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient or client.
• Keep abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental leave, and paid family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree