Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA Part Time

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 Therapy Assistant (OTA)


to join our dynamic home health care team.

Schedule Monday - Friday part-time vistis for Newark, and New Castle communities

Essential Job Functions:

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  Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care.
  
  



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  Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
  
  



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  Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patients care and safety.
  
  



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  Reports observations of the patients condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patients physician, as appropriate.
  
  



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  Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
  
  



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  Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment.
  
  



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  Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
  
  



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  Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
  
  



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  Plans for clients discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.
  
  



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  Participates in in-service programs.
  
  



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  Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
  
  



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  Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  
  



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  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.
  
  



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  Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
  
  



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  Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.
  
  



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  Maintains consistent attendance.
  
  



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  Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
  
  



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  Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner
  
  

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

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  401(k) with match
  
  



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  Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
  
  



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  Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
  
  



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  PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  
  

Requirements:

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  Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program from an accredited university/program.
  
  



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  Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
  
  



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  Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
  
  

Preferred:

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  Strong organization and communication skills
  
  



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  Attention to detail
  
  



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  Time management
  
  



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  Proven relationship-builder
  
  



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  Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation