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Job description
Overview
Position Overview
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.
Part-Time Weekly visits needed East of Gainesville (Palatka area communities)
Essential Job Functions:
Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
Requirements: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice
Valid CPR, Drivers License and Proof of Automobile Insurance
Preferred: Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
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.
Worksite address
palatka, FL, 32177, US
Who can apply
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