Amedisys, Inc

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapy assistant looking for a rewarding career in homecare?. Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.. 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.. One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.

occupational therapy assistant

Overview:
<div>Part Time Flex Schedule </div><div> </div><div>Are you a highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapy assistant 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.</div><div> </div>Attractive pay $25.00 to $43.00 per hour <div> </div><div>Enjoy many perks and benefits</div><ul><li>A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).</li><li>401k with a match. </li><li>Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.</li><li>Mental health support.</li><li>Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.</li><li>Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).</li><li>Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).</li><li>Mileage reimbursement.</li><li>Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.</li><li>And more.</li></ul><div> </div><div>What's in it for you</div><ul><li>Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.</li><li>Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys</div><div>"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver</div><div> </div><div>Why Amedisys</div><div>Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.</div>

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

Qualifications:
<div>Requirements</div><ul><li>Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.</li><li>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.</li><li>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).</li><li>One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.<ul><li>If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.</li></ul></li><li>Current CPR certification.</li></ul><div> </div><div>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.</div>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.

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