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) Part Time PRN to join our dynamic home health care team.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Territory: Davidson and Sumner Counties
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
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
Preferred:
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Proven relationship-builder
- Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
- 401(k) with Company match
- Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
