OT Assistant

Amedisys, Inc.•Hartwell, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. We offer attractive pay, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. Amedisys provides community-based care centers with better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. You will have job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much-needed care in their homes.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.
Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Attractive pay
$5,000 sign on bonus
Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.