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Amedisys, Inc.
COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$60,147 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Shift - Fulltime Days, Will see patients primarily in Hamilton County Make a Meaningful Impact—One Home at a Time! If you're an Occupational Therapy Assistant passionate about helping patients thrive at home, this role lets you make a meaningful impact every day. You'll provide skilled interventions under a physician ‑ approved plan of care, document each visit with clarity, and closely observe and report patient progress to the supervising OT and care team. You'll support patients and caregivers with helpful resources, promote wellness through meaningful occupational engagement, and stay informed on the latest OT practices. If you're ready to bring compassion, skill, and initiative to a home ‑ based setting, we'd love to meet you. Attractive pay 37.50 to 39.75 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.
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 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.Qualifications:
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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Mental Health
- Health and Wellness Programs