Home Health OT Occupational Therapist Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) with company match

Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Flo

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Free CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy across Alachua County, FL. You will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions per physician directions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.

In this full-time role, you will document care, discharge plans, and coordinate with caregivers to ensure successful outcomes. Prior home health experience and OASIS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must possess current, unrestricted OT license in the practicing state.
• Must have valid CPR, driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mobility, coordination, strength and function.
• Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests to set functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide written evaluations and care plans for OT needs, progress and outcomes.
• Deliver OT services per physician orders.
• Maintain plan of care with timely documentation and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with health care team, patient and caregivers; educate on home exercise plans.
• Coordinate services with physicians, nurses and family; act as resource to staff.
• Document according to policy with minimal supervision.
• Ensure no denials through proper documentation reviewed by payers.
• Supervise OTA and HHA where applicable; complete OASIS where allowed by state.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Discharge planning

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

Full-Time Weekly visits needed in Alachua County

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, Drivers License and Proof of Automobile Insurance

Preferred

• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:

• 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.

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.