Home Health Occupational Therapist OT Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Company match

Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Floating

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Brandon, FL seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess, teach, and deliver home health OT interventions directed by the physician as part of the plan of care. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide updates to optimize patient well-being.

The role covers Hillsborough County with full-time visits Monday through Friday, requiring licensure in the state and CPR. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to support patient goals and

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mobility, coordination, strength and functional level.
• Administer tests and measurements to determine goals and outcomes.
• Provide written evaluation and plan of care defining OT needs, goals and progress.
• Deliver OT services per physician orders.
• Document timely and maintain plan of care; adjust goals and discharge plans as needed.
• Discharge planning and patient/caregiver education on home exercise program.
• Coordinate with healthcare team and family; serve as clinical resource.
• Supervise OTA and HHA as applicable; complete OASIS where state allows.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established 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: Hillsborough County

Schedule: Full Time visits Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
• Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
• Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintain plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
• Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Requirements

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

Preferred

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Proven relationship-builder.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Positions)

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.