Home Health Occupational Therapist OT Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; New Middletown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

CEUs for nurses

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Ohio seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our home health team. You will assess, teach, and deliver OT interventions under physician-directed plans of care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient well-being in Clarke, Fredrick, and Warren counties.

You will document progress, develop goals, and contribute to discharge planning, including OASIS where state rules allow, and you may supervise OTA and HHA staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state OT license.
• Valid CPR and Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mobility, coordination, strength and function.
• Provide written evaluation and plan of care with goals and outcomes.
• Deliver OT services according to physician orders.
• Document timely, maintain plan of care, and determine discharge plans.
• Discharge planning and patient/caregiver education on home exercise plan.
• Coordinate with health care team and family; supervise OTA/HHA as applicable.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state rules.

Skills

OT

Clinical assessment

Home health care

Documentation

Education

OT degree

Tools

EHR software

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday full-time visits for Clarke, Fredrick and Warren county communities

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.
• Maintains 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 and Drivers License.

Preferred

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

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.

HHHAs 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.