COTA

Full-time days

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) license required

Make a difference every day as an Amedisysoccupational therapist 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

• $32.25- $36.00

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-use for 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.

• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical pl

Duties

• 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.

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.