Home Health OT Occupational Therapist Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare•North Port, FL

14h

About The Position

The part-time Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluating, coordinating, and administering quality occupational therapy services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, serving the North Port and Englewood area. The Occupational Therapist provides physician-prescribed care, evaluates patient needs, develops written evaluations and plans of care, and carries out treatment techniques aligned with established goals. The role coordinates care and discharge planning with physicians, the health care team, patients’ families or guardians, and other appropriate parties; monitors patient safety and clinical condition; communicates with staff and families; and serves as a resource for clinical staff. The therapist may supervise COTAs and HHAs when required and attends case conferences and in-services as indicated.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university or program.
Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
Follow policies and procedures and comply with patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws.
Prepare a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with the referring physician’s Plan of Treatment.
Provide a written Plan of Care for nursing staff to provide continuing care.
Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.
Coordinate services, including discharge planning, with the health care team, physicians, parents or guardians, nurses, and other appropriate parties.
Administer care to ensure patient safety.
Stay updated on the patient’s clinical condition.
Maintain effective communication with staff, health care team members, and family.
Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Provide physicians and Aveanna with a written evaluation of the patient’s needs, goals, and progress weekly or as ordered.
Attend patient case conferences when requested and participate in in-services as indicated.
Supervise other personnel, including COTAs and HHAs, when required.