COTA Home Health

Occupational Therapy Assistant

As an Aveanna Occupational Therapy Assistant Part Time PRN you will utilize your clinical expertise to provide skilled education treatment and interventions as directed by the Physician in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.

Schedule: Full Time weekly visits needed Monday - Friday Orange and Seminole Counties

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care.
• Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
• Provides skilled therapy services treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patients care and safety.
• Reports observations of the patients condition to the designated supervisor(s) and/or the patients physician as appropriate.
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
• Provides skilled teaching to the patients family members and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment.
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
• Plans for clients discharge prepares discharge instructions and communicates discharge plan with patients family members and caregivers.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes records and reports (1) signs and symptoms (2) reactions to treatments and medications and (3) any change in the patients physical or emotional condition to the patients physician and to the RN on the case if applicable on a timely basis.
• Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
• Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner

Why Join Our Team

Our clinical team is a family of clinicians who work together to meet the needs of each patient. Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements. Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best clinical outcomes. We know that our clinicians make or break the organizations success.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant education program from an accredited university/program.
• Valid CPR
• Current unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
• Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work including: Competitive pay Medical Dental Vision and Life insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies 401(k) with Company match Vacation time Sick time Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation clinical excellence and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.