OT Home Health

Home Health Occupational Therapist OT PRN

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapy Masters 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.