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Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA Part Time

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Requisition #:

204204

Location:

Gallatin, TN 37066

Category:

OT

Salary:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Position Details

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for anOccupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)to join our dynamic home health care team.

Schedule: Part-TIme visits

Essential Job Functions:

+ Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician’s 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 patient’s care and safety.

+ Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s 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 client’s 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 patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s 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.

+ Maintains consistent attendance.

+ Submits all credentials in a timely manner.

+ Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner

Requirements:

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

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

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

Preferred:

+ Strong organization and communication skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Time management

+ Proven relationship-builder

+ Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

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.

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