Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA COTA

Overview Shift: Per Diem Days. Job role: Occupational Therapy Assistant. Adult Home Health Visits. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Occupational Therapy Assistant. Join Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive Pay Minimum Hourly: $28.00 Maximum Hourly: $34.00 What’s in it for you Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more). Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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. And more. Note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. 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 regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient’s clinical record. Observes, records and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in 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 promoting 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 service provision, documentation skills and care coordination. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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 ACOTE of the AOTA, or successor organizations. Eligible to take, or has completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants (NBCOT). One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills for safely providing services; if less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency may be required. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr