The assistant provides skilled interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist according to the physician-approved plan of care and maintains accurate documentation following established guidelines. Responsibilities also include observing and reporting patient responses to treatment, educating patients/caregivers, and promoting wellness through occupational engagement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license specific to the assigned state and be a graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program. Eligibility or completion of the NBCOT certification exam is required, along with at least one year of related experience or approval/mentoring if less experienced.
associate degreeDocumentationCPR CertificationWellness PromotionCommunity Resource KnowledgePatient ObservationSkilled InterventionsPlan Of Care AdherenceFollow-up Care CoordinationRegulatory Standards ComplianceTreatment ReportingPatient/Caregiver EducationOccupational Therapy Trends Knowledge
Job description
Overview
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) $2,500 Sign-on Bonus! Full Time, days Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Mileage reimbursement Make a difference every day as an Amedisys occupational 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 $40.00 to $53.00 ppv range, depends on home health experience. 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 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 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.
Qualifications
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) With Company Match
Mental Health Support
Adoption Reimbursement
Wellness Rewards
Infertility Treatment Coverage
Fleet Vehicle Program
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.
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.
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.
