Home Health Occupational Therapist OT PRN Part Time

Position Overview The

Occupational Therapist

is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services.

PRN visits needed Monday - Friday due to growth

South Sarasota and Venice area

Essential Job Functions • Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician

• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws

• Provide a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment

• Provide a written Plan of Care for the nursing staff to provide continuing care

• Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs

• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others

• Administer care to ensure safety for the patient

• Stay updated on the patient's clinical condition

• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.

• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff

• Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress on a weekly basis or as ordered

• Attends patient case conferences when requested. Attends and participates in in-services as indicated

• Supervises other personnel (COTA, HHA) when required

Requirements • Occupational Therapy Master's Degree from an accredited university/program

• Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice

• Current CPR certification