Home Health Occupational Therapist; OT

Position: Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Requisition #:211884

Location:

Gardner, MA 01440

Category:

OT

Salary:$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Position Details

Our Visiting Occupational Therapist for our VNA Certified division is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services.

At Aveanna, our services include Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide support delivered in patients' homes. We serve diverse populations across all ages, including patients with chronic conditions, behavioral health needs, skilled nursing requirements, and therapy needs.

Pay

$50-60 per hour/visit based on the pay point model

Why Join Us?

* Flexible scheduling- full-time & part-time. Days, nights, and weekend shifts- we will work with your availability!

* Our VNA Certified Business line pays per visit instead of hourly!

* Ability to choose the radius you travel

* Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance

* Paid Time Off Available

* 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians

* Aveanna has a tablet for each clinician for documentation

* Weekly Pay

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

* Employee Relief Fund

* Newly hired Variable Hour and Part Time employees are measured for eligibility into our ACA Benefits plans over their first twelve months of employment (also known as the Initial Measurement Period). Employees who work at least 130 hours per calendar month over this Initial Measurement Period will be invited to enroll in our ACA Benefits Plans, which offer an array of enhanced benefit plan options.

If you meet the requirement under the twelve-month Measurement Period, you will also be eligible for your choice of major medical plans, dental and vision coverage.

* Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

What You'll Do

* Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws

* Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician

* 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 from 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

* Update self 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

Qualifications

* A certification in Occupational Therapy in the state of application

* Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice

* Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one

* Current TB test or able to obtain one

* Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications

* Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (OT) in the state in which the clinician will practice

* Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days

* Current CPR certification (with hands-on component

* TB skin test (current within last 12 months)

* Six months prior hands-on experience preferred but not required

* Must have reliable transportation

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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.