Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Brevard County, Florida. The role involves providing skilled therapy in home health settings, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring patient safety and recovery through educational support. This full-time position offers benefits, including health care and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement

PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited OTA program.
• State license as Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• CPR certification must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct occupational therapy per the therapist's plan.
• Communicates updates with patients and caregivers regularly.
• Educates clients on rehabilitation techniques and equipment usage.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Education

Confidentiality

Education

Graduation from Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Current unrestricted state license

Valid CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview
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.

Schedule: Full-Time visits Monday - Friday

Territory: Brevard County

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

• Maintains consistent attendance.

• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.

• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner.

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Why Join Our Team?

• Our clinical team is a family of clinicians who work together to meet the needs of each patient.

• Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements.

• Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best clinical outcomes.

• We know that our clinicians make or break the organization's success.

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

HHH

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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