Occupational Therapist - Amedisys
Vicksburg, MS
About the Job
Part - time days
Are you a highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapist 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.
Attractive pay
- $60 - $72
Enjoy many perks and benefits
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
- 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. *
- Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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** and mileage reimbursement.
- And more.
What's in it for you
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
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.
Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
"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
Why Amedisys
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.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care.
- Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care.
- Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process.
- Completes documentation timely and accurately.
- Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications-
Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work.
- Graduate of an occupational therapy 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 therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
- One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
- If less than one (1) year 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.
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