OT Home Health

Occupational Therapist

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 Territory: Indian River and Port Saint Lucie

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.