Home Health Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Aveanna Healthcare•Sebastian, FL

42d•$40 - $50

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services. PRN visits needed Monday - Friday due to growth

Requirements

Occupational Therapy Master's Degree from an accredited university/program
Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
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.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
Provide a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment
Provide a written Plan of Care for the nursing staff to provide continuing care
Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs
Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
Administer care to ensure safety for the patient
Stay updated on the patient's clinical condition
Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff
Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress on a weekly basis or as ordered
Attends patient case conferences when requested.
Attends and participates in in-services as indicated
Supervises other personnel (COTA, HHA) when required