Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Primary Care & Specialty (Entry level or Experienced)
We are a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare company that markets a variety of innovative products. Our pharmaceutical products are designed to enhance the patient and provider's practice which includes easing the burden of administration, providing an improved safety profile, and prescription selection. We strive to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall health care costs. We are in search for Entry Level or Experienced Pharmaceutical Sales Reps who are energetic and industry trained sales rep to add to our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep team. They must be as passionate as we are about our vision and commitment to deliver value and service to the healthcare industry in the United States.
When you become one of our professional Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives you will act as a lead point of contact for account management activities within your physician accounts. The position is responsible for obtaining and managing profitable business for our product’s by building strong professional relationships based on service, product knowledge, integrity and trust within the accounts. Each Pharmaceutical Sales Rep will develop, manage and execute account business plans that deliver results consistently.
Responsibilities for each Pharmaceutical Sales Representative team member:
Coordinate sales and promotion of pharmaceutical / healthcare products within you local territory.
Drive pull-through on existing patients and build awareness of product portfolio with each physician.
Build strategic customer relationships at general practices, hospitals, and specialty clinics to foster a long-term professional relationship based on service, product knowledge, integrity and trust, and favorably position for future product launches.
Develop strategies, tactics, marketing initiatives, and sales programs as applicable to scope.
Plan and organize sales calls in the territory for effective use of time and economic considerations to optimize performance goals within each account.
Maintain knowledge of product/service, market/industry trends, regulatory changes, competitors, and customers and communicate to management in real-time.
Complete all industry pharmaceutical sales training plus maintain CME education to keep up to date on innovative products to successful detail physicians.
Review and analyze contracted product performance within accounts and take and/or evolve actions as appropriate (monitor contracts, plan execution, value, volume growth, market share, etc.)
Develop a strong alliance with the Pharmaceutical Sales Representative team to ensure the appropriate level of cross-functional support and communication to develop and execute effective pull-through strategies.
Strictly adhere to relevant pharmaceutical sales rep regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies.
Minimum Requirements for the Pharmaceutical Sales Rep opportunity:
Sales abilities with inter-personal skills, knowledge of account management and/or sales experience.
Proven track record of sales success.
Completion of industry pharmaceutical sales training.
This position will be field based and will require a valid drivers license.
Must be able to acquire and maintain industry and vendor credentials.
Computer literacy (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a must.
Must have the ability to differentiate yourself in the marketplace.
Excellent organizational/communication skills, self-starter and ambition to succeed.
Apply today with your resume. Pharmaceutical Sales Rep openings are immediate and interviews will be taking place for all qualified applicants.
As an equal opportunity employer we will consider all qualified pharmaceutical sales rep applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sep 24, 2019
Full time
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Primary Care & Specialty (Entry level or Experienced)
We are a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare company that markets a variety of innovative products. Our pharmaceutical products are designed to enhance the patient and provider's practice which includes easing the burden of administration, providing an improved safety profile, and prescription selection. We strive to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall health care costs. We are in search for Entry Level or Experienced Pharmaceutical Sales Reps who are energetic and industry trained sales rep to add to our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep team. They must be as passionate as we are about our vision and commitment to deliver value and service to the healthcare industry in the United States.
When you become one of our professional Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives you will act as a lead point of contact for account management activities within your physician accounts. The position is responsible for obtaining and managing profitable business for our product’s by building strong professional relationships based on service, product knowledge, integrity and trust within the accounts. Each Pharmaceutical Sales Rep will develop, manage and execute account business plans that deliver results consistently.
Responsibilities for each Pharmaceutical Sales Representative team member:
Coordinate sales and promotion of pharmaceutical / healthcare products within you local territory.
Drive pull-through on existing patients and build awareness of product portfolio with each physician.
Build strategic customer relationships at general practices, hospitals, and specialty clinics to foster a long-term professional relationship based on service, product knowledge, integrity and trust, and favorably position for future product launches.
Develop strategies, tactics, marketing initiatives, and sales programs as applicable to scope.
Plan and organize sales calls in the territory for effective use of time and economic considerations to optimize performance goals within each account.
Maintain knowledge of product/service, market/industry trends, regulatory changes, competitors, and customers and communicate to management in real-time.
Complete all industry pharmaceutical sales training plus maintain CME education to keep up to date on innovative products to successful detail physicians.
Review and analyze contracted product performance within accounts and take and/or evolve actions as appropriate (monitor contracts, plan execution, value, volume growth, market share, etc.)
Develop a strong alliance with the Pharmaceutical Sales Representative team to ensure the appropriate level of cross-functional support and communication to develop and execute effective pull-through strategies.
Strictly adhere to relevant pharmaceutical sales rep regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies.
Minimum Requirements for the Pharmaceutical Sales Rep opportunity:
Sales abilities with inter-personal skills, knowledge of account management and/or sales experience.
Proven track record of sales success.
Completion of industry pharmaceutical sales training.
This position will be field based and will require a valid drivers license.
Must be able to acquire and maintain industry and vendor credentials.
Computer literacy (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a must.
Must have the ability to differentiate yourself in the marketplace.
Excellent organizational/communication skills, self-starter and ambition to succeed.
Apply today with your resume. Pharmaceutical Sales Rep openings are immediate and interviews will be taking place for all qualified applicants.
As an equal opportunity employer we will consider all qualified pharmaceutical sales rep applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Oct 21, 2019
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Our Senior Oncology Specialist achieve territory sales by utilizing their Oncology background and experience to:
Create and execute on a comprehensive territory plan, which includes delivering branded sales messages, executing planned programs, scheduling and following-up with medical educational programs, and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Utilize your internal and external relationships to service and manage accounts, including ensuring product access, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and maintaining product contracts.
Craft an effective marketing strategy to aid in driving sales
Analyze your business effectiveness of sales activities and territory analysis, as well as develop territory plans with your District Manager
Have the passion for our products to sustain that passion through the entire sales cycle while always building our brand and never losing sight of how we serve patients
Partner with other colleagues to share best practices and be in a state of continuous curiosity and learning to help you grow as a Sr. Oncology Specialist
Leverage your passion for Oncology and disease state awareness, Industry, regulatory and competitive changes to deliver agreed results
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of sales experience
OR
Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of sales experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years of sales and/or marketing experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical device industries.
Product or hospital sales experience in the areas of oncology, nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology and inflammation. Neurology, endocrinology, hepatology, gastroenterology, or infectious diseases, and the diseases and treatments involved with these specialties.
Local Market knowledge.
A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration.
Adaptability with our Core Competencies: Planning and Organizing; Leveraging Business, Industry, and Technical Knowledge; Communicating with Impact; Driving for Results; and Cultivating Internal and External Relationships.
Oct 17, 2019
Our Senior Oncology Specialist achieve territory sales by utilizing their Oncology background and experience to:
Create and execute on a comprehensive territory plan, which includes delivering branded sales messages, executing planned programs, scheduling and following-up with medical educational programs, and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Utilize your internal and external relationships to service and manage accounts, including ensuring product access, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and maintaining product contracts.
Craft an effective marketing strategy to aid in driving sales
Analyze your business effectiveness of sales activities and territory analysis, as well as develop territory plans with your District Manager
Have the passion for our products to sustain that passion through the entire sales cycle while always building our brand and never losing sight of how we serve patients
Partner with other colleagues to share best practices and be in a state of continuous curiosity and learning to help you grow as a Sr. Oncology Specialist
Leverage your passion for Oncology and disease state awareness, Industry, regulatory and competitive changes to deliver agreed results
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of sales experience
OR
Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of sales experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years of sales and/or marketing experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical device industries.
Product or hospital sales experience in the areas of oncology, nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology and inflammation. Neurology, endocrinology, hepatology, gastroenterology, or infectious diseases, and the diseases and treatments involved with these specialties.
Local Market knowledge.
A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration.
Adaptability with our Core Competencies: Planning and Organizing; Leveraging Business, Industry, and Technical Knowledge; Communicating with Impact; Driving for Results; and Cultivating Internal and External Relationships.
We are a growing company that values and rewards our team members, recognizes your special skills and experience and offers opportunities for growth. Join more than 14,000 team members who help change lives every day and share a mission of delivering high quality home health, hospice and private duty care at home. Dynamic culture: Help bring life-changing services to patients through work with referral sources and clinical team Bonuses and recognition: Bonus plan, ongoing training and recognition from leadership Support and tools: Shine on your own, with the support of a clinical and operations team, ongoing training and technology resources Advancement: Professional development to build skills and opportunities to advance Healthcare leader: Progressive, stable company with 30 years of experience in delivering care at home and a commitment to clinical excellence If you’re looking for a home where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.
Oct 15, 2019
We are a growing company that values and rewards our team members, recognizes your special skills and experience and offers opportunities for growth. Join more than 14,000 team members who help change lives every day and share a mission of delivering high quality home health, hospice and private duty care at home. Dynamic culture: Help bring life-changing services to patients through work with referral sources and clinical team Bonuses and recognition: Bonus plan, ongoing training and recognition from leadership Support and tools: Shine on your own, with the support of a clinical and operations team, ongoing training and technology resources Advancement: Professional development to build skills and opportunities to advance Healthcare leader: Progressive, stable company with 30 years of experience in delivering care at home and a commitment to clinical excellence If you’re looking for a home where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.
Provides, coordinates and directs the provision of home health nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient’s individualized plan of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality, proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Provides clinical episode management according to Amedisys’ processes including oversight of patient’s individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient’s status or physician’s ordered care.
Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of care.
Supervises caseload including LPN’s and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination etc.
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work for the company.
a. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
Current CPR certification.
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards, and other regulatory requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Oct 15, 2019
Provides, coordinates and directs the provision of home health nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient’s individualized plan of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality, proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Provides clinical episode management according to Amedisys’ processes including oversight of patient’s individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient’s status or physician’s ordered care.
Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of care.
Supervises caseload including LPN’s and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination etc.
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work for the company.
a. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
Current CPR certification.
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards, and other regulatory requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Provides, coordinates and directs the provision of home health nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient’s individualized plan of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality, proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Provides clinical episode management according to Amedisys’ processes including oversight of patient’s individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient’s status or physician’s ordered care.
Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of care.
Supervises caseload including LPN’s and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination etc.
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work for the company.
a. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
Current CPR certification.
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards, and other regulatory requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Oct 15, 2019
Provides, coordinates and directs the provision of home health nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient’s individualized plan of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality, proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Provides clinical episode management according to Amedisys’ processes including oversight of patient’s individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient’s status or physician’s ordered care.
Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of care.
Supervises caseload including LPN’s and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination etc.
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work for the company.
a. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
Current CPR certification.
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards, and other regulatory requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
As a home health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan
Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse
Current CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Acute care experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment
Previous home health or hospice experience
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan
Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse
Current CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Acute care experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment
Previous home health or hospice experience
As a home health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan
Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse
Current CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Acute care experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment
Previous home health or hospice experience
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan
Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
Qualifications
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse
Current CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Acute care experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment
Previous home health or hospice experience
As a psychiatric registered nurse and behavioral health nurse in home health, you have a unique opportunity to p rovide one on one, psychiatric/behavioral health and skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Your primary work will include collaboration with mental health professionals including psychiatrists and psychologists to create a home care plan supporting an individual and their caregivers coping with dementia, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, anxiety, grief, depression and other psychiatric conditions and within the home setting.
• Evaluates and assesses the medical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status, and behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs of the patient to determine the appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance to behavioral health/psychiatric home health care.
• Evaluates the patient’s management and compliance with the medical and psychiatric plan of care and communicates closely with the physician, interdisciplinary team, agencies and institutions for continuity of care regarding patient’s progress.
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for the behavioral health/psychiatric patient. Regularly reviews treatment planning under the direction of a physician or psychiatrist which includes nursing actions and interventions, goals and discharge summaries.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections, and educates patient and caregiver in appropriate medical techniques. Performs other nursing treatment to include medical care in accordance to the plan of care.
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company. • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a registered nurse • A registered nurse must meet one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting: a. Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing b. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with one year recent nursing experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic c. Diploma or associate’s degree with two years recent nursing experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic. • Current CPR certification • Current driver’s license, agency-required automobile liability insurance, and availability of personal, dependable transportation to conduct home visits.
Preferred:
• National certification in field of expertise (mental health/psychiatric nursing) • Experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment • Previous home health or hospice experience
Oct 15, 2019
As a psychiatric registered nurse and behavioral health nurse in home health, you have a unique opportunity to p rovide one on one, psychiatric/behavioral health and skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Your primary work will include collaboration with mental health professionals including psychiatrists and psychologists to create a home care plan supporting an individual and their caregivers coping with dementia, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, anxiety, grief, depression and other psychiatric conditions and within the home setting.
• Evaluates and assesses the medical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status, and behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs of the patient to determine the appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance to behavioral health/psychiatric home health care.
• Evaluates the patient’s management and compliance with the medical and psychiatric plan of care and communicates closely with the physician, interdisciplinary team, agencies and institutions for continuity of care regarding patient’s progress.
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for the behavioral health/psychiatric patient. Regularly reviews treatment planning under the direction of a physician or psychiatrist which includes nursing actions and interventions, goals and discharge summaries.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections, and educates patient and caregiver in appropriate medical techniques. Performs other nursing treatment to include medical care in accordance to the plan of care.
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company. • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a registered nurse • A registered nurse must meet one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting: a. Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing b. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with one year recent nursing experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic c. Diploma or associate’s degree with two years recent nursing experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic. • Current CPR certification • Current driver’s license, agency-required automobile liability insurance, and availability of personal, dependable transportation to conduct home visits.
Preferred:
• National certification in field of expertise (mental health/psychiatric nursing) • Experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment • Previous home health or hospice experience
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health physical therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provides supervision and evaluation of aides and physical therapist assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
As a home health occupational therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and occupational therapy assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company • Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. • Current CPR certification • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• One year of OT experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Oct 15, 2019
As a home health occupational therapist, you will provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop and implement a patient specific care and treatment plan
• Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelines
• Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and occupational therapy assistants
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company • Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. • Current CPR certification • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform home visits
Preferred:
• One year of OT experience preferred. If less than 1 year experience then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
As an occupational therapy assistant for Amedisys, you have a unique opportunity to provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their preferred environment – at home. You will work in tandem with the occupational therapist, physician, patients, caregivers and a full team of professionals to implement a comprehensive and patient specific care plan. You will have the quality time with the home care patient to promote their health and facilitate their independence.
• Treat the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR). • Demonstrate and teach alternate techniques developed by the OTR to complete activities of daily living, proper transfers and positioning. • Participate in instructing the patient, family and other health team personnel in the exercise program developed by the OTR for strengthening and controlling the patient’s upper extremities. • Assist the OTR in ordering and/or fabricating adaptive/assistive devices and equipment • Observe, record and report the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patients’ condition to the OTR and/or Clinical Manager using required progress notes, documentation and established timelines • Actively participate in patient team/case conferences to ensure coordination of patient care
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
• More than one year (1+) of occupational therapy experience with adults, specifically geriatric patients
Oct 15, 2019
As an occupational therapy assistant for Amedisys, you have a unique opportunity to provide one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their preferred environment – at home. You will work in tandem with the occupational therapist, physician, patients, caregivers and a full team of professionals to implement a comprehensive and patient specific care plan. You will have the quality time with the home care patient to promote their health and facilitate their independence.
• Treat the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR). • Demonstrate and teach alternate techniques developed by the OTR to complete activities of daily living, proper transfers and positioning. • Participate in instructing the patient, family and other health team personnel in the exercise program developed by the OTR for strengthening and controlling the patient’s upper extremities. • Assist the OTR in ordering and/or fabricating adaptive/assistive devices and equipment • Observe, record and report the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patients’ condition to the OTR and/or Clinical Manager using required progress notes, documentation and established timelines • Actively participate in patient team/case conferences to ensure coordination of patient care
Qualifications
Required:
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred:
• More than one year (1+) of occupational therapy experience with adults, specifically geriatric patients
