Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services.

PRN visits needed Monday - Friday due to growth

Territory - Indian River County

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 for 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

• Stay updated 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

• Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice

• Current CPR certification