Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant Job at Aveanna Healthcare (Aberdeen)

Job Description

As an Aveanna Occupational Therapy Assistant you will utilize your clinical expertise to provide skilled education, treatment, and interventions as directed by the Physician in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being. Territory: Cumberland, Moore and/or Scottland counties. Schedule: Monday - Friday Part-Time weekly visits (opportunity to grow into FT).

Job Responsibility

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
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 education program from an accredited university/program
Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
Valid CPR
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.

What we offer

Thorough training
Flexible schedules
Electronic charting
Access to a clinical supervisor 24/7
Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement opportunities
Weekly pay via multiple payment options

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