Home Health Occupational Therapist OT Full Time
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Overview
Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year
through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently
looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dynamic home
health care team. In this position, you make it possible for
patients to recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of
their own home
Occupational Therapist
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team!
You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and
deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the
Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will
collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and
providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.
Why Join our Team?
An Occupational Therapy career with Aveanna in the home health
setting offers schedule flexibility, one-on-one care and the
opportunity to make a real difference. We bring patients the care
and support they need to live independently and safely in their
place of residence, where they want to be.
Essential Job Functions:
Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility,
coordination, strength and current level of function.
Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of
tests and measurements to determine functional goals and
outcomes.
Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational
therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed
physician orders.
Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client
performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine
discharge care plans as appropriate.
Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and
educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan
to follow discharge.
Participates in coordination of services with health care team,
physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal
supervision or instruction.
Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials
subsequent to review of documentation by payers
Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team
members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical
staff.
Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional
practice and regulation.
Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
401(k) with match
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Requirements:
Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited
university/program.
Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in
the state of practice
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and
compliance with policies and procedures
Preferred:
Strong organization and communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Proven relationship-builder
Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS
documentation
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees
must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject
to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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