Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Vineland
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Overview The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of quality occupational therapy services. 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 from 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 • Update self 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 • Certification in Occupational Therapy • Completion of accredited Occupational Therapy Program • Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice • Current CPR certification • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures Additional state specific requirements: • Any additional Occupational Therapist licensure board requirements in the state of practice • Continuing Education as required by state Preferences • One (1) year of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting • Pediatric experience Other Skills/Abilities • Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times • Attention to detail • Time Management • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution • Good organization and communication skills Physical Requirements • Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English • Must be able to travel • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting • Must be able to sit and climb stairs • Must have visual and hearing acuity • Must have strong sense of smell and touch • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Environment • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other Duties • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Vineland , Occupational Therapist (OT), Other , Vineland, New Jersey