Amedisys, Inc

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapy assistant looking for a rewarding career in homecare?. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more.. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver 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.

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Overview:<br/><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">PRN days</span></span></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></div><div> </div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Attractive pay</span></span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$24.00-$47.50</span></span></li></ul><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Enjoy many perks and benefits</span></span></strong></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Paid time off.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more. *</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">401(k) with a company match.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Fleet vehicle program** and mileage reimbursement.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">And more.</span></span></li></ul><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.</span></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.</span></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">**For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.</span></span></em></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">What's in it for you</span></span></strong></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></li></ul><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys</span></span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><em>"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."</em> - Amedisys caregiver</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Why Amedisys</span></span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></div><br/><br/>Responsibilities:<br/><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Other duties as assigned.</span></span></li></ul><br/><br/>Qualifications:<br/><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Current CPR certification.</span></span></li></ul><div></div><div><em><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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.</span></span></em></div><div></div><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>

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