Home Health Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Position Overview
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: Belle Glade and surrounding area

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.

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