HHH - Occupational Therapy Assistant (UNE)

Overview

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our dynamic home health care team.

Schedule: Full-TIme visits (22.5 points or 30 hours) needed Monday - Friday for Sumner, Macon, Trousdale, and Smith county communities

Why Join Us?

• Organization focused on creating great clinical outcomes for our patients
• Most of our home health locations are rated as 4+ stars for quality and satisfaction
• Directly impact the lives of patients in your local community
• Flexible scheduling gives you the opportunity for better work-life balance

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits Offerings:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement and cell phone allowance
• Generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• Inclusion Day to celebrate what matters to you
• Float Day for extra flexibility and balance
• Up to 8 Hours of Paid Volunteer time yearly
• No-Cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited mental health telephonic counseling sessions, support with identity left, Will preparation and travel assistance
• Robust DEI company program because Inclusion is an Aveanna Core Value
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement

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 CPR, Drivers License and Proof of Automobile Insurance
• HCHB and Home Health experience preferred