Home Health Occupational Therapist OT Full Time

Position OverviewThe Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services.Full-Time visits needed Monday - Friday to support our Sarasota, FL communitiesEssential 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 requiredRequirements Occupational Therapy Master's Degree from an accredited university/program Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice Current CPR certificationHHHAs 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.