Empowering Home Health OT Assistant (PRN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

401(k) with Company match

Vacation time and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a part-time PRN home health role in Tennessee. You will deliver direct OT services under the supervision of an OT and physician, educate patients and families, and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team in Humphreys, Perry and Houston counties.

Requirements include OTA program graduation, CPR, and an unrestricted OT license for the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant education program.
• Valid CPR
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient's physical or emotional condition to the patient's physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis.
• 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.
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner

Education

Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant education program

CPR Certification

Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a part-time PRN home health role in Tennessee. You will deliver direct OT services under the supervision of an OT and physician, educate patients and families, and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team in Humphreys, Perry and Houston counties.

Requirements include OTA program graduation, CPR, and an unrestricted OT license for the state of practice.