Occupational Therapist
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Brockton
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Position OverviewThe 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
requiredRequirements--- 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 proceduresAdditional state specific requirements:---
Any additional Occupational Therapist licensure board requirements
in the state of practice--- Continuing Education as required by
stateOther 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 skillsPhysical
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 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 transportEnvironment---
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which
may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsOther
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.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.
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Brockton , Occupational Therapist, Other , Brockton, Massachusetts
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