Therapist- Occupational Therapist

Aveanna Healthcare; Independence (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Holidays & time-off

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs available

Assistance program

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for full-time home health services. You will assess patients in their homes, develop plans of care and deliver OT per physician orders, while coordinating with families and the health care team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, discharge planning, and ensuring OASIS-compliant care. This role demands strong communication and adherence to policy in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an OT.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and OASIS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide written evaluation and plan of care defining OT needs, goals, progress and outcomes.
• Delivery of occupational therapy services per physician orders.
• Maintain plan of care with timely documentation and modify goals as needed.
• Discharge planning and home exercise plan education.
• Coordinate services with health care team and family.
• Document to avoid payer denials; ensure compliance.
• Communicate effectively with staff and family; serve as resource.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and act as consultant.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation proficiency

Policy compliance

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapy

Full Time

An

career with Aveanna in the home health setting offers schedule flexibility, one-on-one care and the opportunity to make a real difference. We bring patients the care and support they need to live independently and safely in their place of residence, where they want to be.Schedule:

• Monday - Friday daytime visits
• 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.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 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 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.

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.