Occupational Therapist Assistant

Aveanna Healthcare; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential therapy services to patients in a home setting, ensuring their comfort and safety while adhering to professional standards. You will have the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients and contribute to their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers flexible schedules. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Great benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Massachusetts.
• Proficient in clinical assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Document care and maintain effective communication with the healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Patient care standards

Communication

Education

Occupational Therapist Assistant license

CPR certification

Job description

FIND YOURSELF HERE.

Aveanna is compassion and passion rolled into one inspired purpose. It’s anything you want to find and everything you’re looking for. It’s a place where caring is more personal because it happens right in the comfort of home. Come see what’s waiting for you when you come to Aveanna.

At Aveanna, our nurses, therapists, and other caring professionals love being part of the Aveanna family. We offer flexible schedules, great benefits, and the opportunity to build one-on-one relationships with your patients.

Aveanna Healthcare delivers a one-of-a-kind continuum of care, seeking to provide adults with the highest quality of life. As part of the Aveanna Continuum of Care, we offer in-home personal care to help clients maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming, dressing, and maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Aveanna Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) will plan, prepare, and may feed the client nutritious meals, provide medication reminders, and complete errands when instructed to do so by the nurse.

Aveanna is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to perform appropriate, timely, and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and effectively communicating with both the Occupational Therapist and office staff. The Occupational Therapist Assistant is also expected to adhere to all policies, procedures, and professional standards of practice; support program growth through program development and implementation; meet productivity standards; and contribute to a positive work environment that is compatible with achieving organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Follow policies and procedures and conform to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws.
• Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.
• Administer care to ensure safety for the patient.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with health care teams, physicians, parents/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others.
• Share knowledge with others and facilitate learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups.
• Document according to policy and procedure and require minimal supervision or instruction.
• Document effectively, resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers.
• Update self on the patient's clinical condition.
• Maintain effective communication between Occupational Therapist, staff, health care team members, and family.
• Ensure continued professional development through participation in continuing education programs.
• Record hours worked/billable time and other required data according to Company guidelines.
• Demonstrate respect and understanding of patient’s rights.
• Serve as a resource consultant for Occupational Therapist and clinical staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.