Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Part Time - Military veterans preferred

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Part TimeApplyRefer a FriendBackJob DetailsRequisition #:194410Location:Duluth, MN 55807Category:OTSalary:$25.00 - $35.00 per hourPosition DetailsPosition Overview Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for anOccupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)to join our dynamic home health care team. Essential Job Functions: + Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. + Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care. + Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. + Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s physician, as appropriate. + Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance. + Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment. + Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery. + Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care. + Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers. + Participates in in-service programs. + Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. + Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association + Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis. + Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis. + Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules. + Maintains consistent attendance. + Submits all credentials in a timely manner. + Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner Requirements: + Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program from an accredited university/program. + Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice + Valid CPRPreferred: + Strong organization and communication skills + Attention to detail + Time management + Proven relationship-builder + Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation 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.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CCPANotice.html) Apply