Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Columbus, Georgia
Amedisys Home Health

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in home health settings, including home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow-Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Patient visits include both home and care facility settings.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home; commute to/from first and last patient not billable).
• EMR systems used: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, may be floated to a nearby clinic to pick up hours.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Georgia.
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience in a home health setting.
• BLS certification.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete standard background checks including:

  • 7-year work and residence history.
  • Sex offender and nationwide criminal searches.
  • State-specific background checks as applicable.
  • Fingerprinting requirements depending on state.
• Education verification required.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Health documents required prior to start:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or declination.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of work history for the last 7 years or two most recent employers.

Travel & Work Environment

• Home health setting with patient visits in private homes and care facilities.
• Travel up to 75 miles radius from home clinic.
• Schedule typically Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; some locations may have alternate shift schedules.
• No on-call required for this position.

Notes

• This is a true contract assignment with potential for hire at the end of the contract.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all state-specific licensing and background requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance coverage for travel between patient homes.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with recent home health experience seeking a travel contract role in Georgia.