Therapist- Occupational Therapist

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health -
Aveanna's highly skilled pediatric therapy team provides our patients a full range of care to help them make the most of their care or recovery. We offer our industry-leading pediatric therapy for kids of all ages in multiple settings. We match our therapists to their patients based on medical condition, age, location, and acuity level. Our local office is looking for a compassionate OT in the following area who would like to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of their patients.--------- -
Part-Time or Supervising/Evaluating Only; Home Health -
Schedule: Monday-Friday, No Weekends
We are a leading national provider of home health services to medically fragile children and adults, and our mission is---to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered,---one patient at a time.
Community and Connection-caseloads clustered together and close to home--------- -
Flexibility and Understanding-full-time, part-time, or supervising only -
Growth and Inclusion-career and skillset advancement opportunities--------- -
Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance--------- -
Short and Long Term Disability--- -
Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)------------ -
-Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount------------ -
- Up to $750 CEU Reimbursement Annually--- -
- Company-sponsored Continuing Education Courses--- -

Employee Relief Fund------------ -
Licensed to practice Occupational---Therapy in the current state of practice--- -
Must be willing to work in home and clinic-based settings
Valid, unexpired Driver's License---and automotive insurance--- -
Experience, Education, Productivity, Supervision, Location and other factors. -
Aveanna---Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.--- -
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California -
The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of quality occupational therapy services.
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 from the nursing staff to provide continuing care
--- Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
--- Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
--- Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff
--- Occupational Therapy Master's Degree from an accredited university/program
--- Certification in Occupational Therapy
--- Completion of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
--- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
--- Must be able to travel
--- Must have visual and hearing acuity
--- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
--- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
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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