PEDIATRIC HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (HIRING IMMEDIATELY)

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

**Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health**

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

****$3,000 Sign On Bonus****

Aveanna's highly skilled pediatric therapy team provides our patients a full
range of care to help them make the most of their care or recovery. We offer
our industry-leading pediatric therapy for kids of all ages in multiple
settings. We match our therapists to their patients based on medical
condition, age, location, and acuity level. Our local office is looking for a
compassionate OT in the following area who would like to make a positive and
lasting impact in the lives of their patients.

**Caseload Location:** Lewisville**,** Texas

**Setting:** **Full-Time, Part-Time or SupervisingEvaluating Only**

**Schedule:** Monday-Friday

**Compensation:** Up to $105,000 per year (based on experience, skillset,
location and productivity)*

**Find yourself at Aveanna****!** We are a leading national provider of home
health services to medically fragile children and adults, and our mission is
to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time.

**What our Therapists find at Aveanna:**

* Compassion and Purpose-1:1 therapist to patient ratio
* Community and Connection-caseloads clustered together and close to home
* Flexibility and Understanding-full-time, part-time, or supervising only

* Growth and Inclusion-career and skillset advancement opportunities
* Excitement and Happiness-a place to call HOME

**Benefits***

* Market-leading Compensation Packages

* Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
* Short and Long Term Disability
* FSA and HSA plans
* Generous Paid Vacation plans
* Electronic documentation

* Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)
* 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
* Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount
* Up to $750 CEU Reimbursement Annually
* Company-sponsored Continuing Education Courses

* Mentor Programs
* Awards and recognition Program
* Employee Relief Fund

**Occupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications:**

* Meets the qualifications as established by AOTA or other professional organization
* Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the current state of practice
* **Must be willing to work in home and clinic-based settings**
* Valid, unexpired Driver's License and automotive insurance
* Experienced in pediatric rehabilitative services preferred

*Compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including: Experience, Education, Productivity, Supervision, Location and other factors.

**Aveanna Healthcare** is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in
California

Position Overview
The 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 physicians 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, parentguardians, nurses, and appropriate others
--- Administer care to ensure safety for the patient
--- Update self on the patients 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 patients 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 universityprogram
--- 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 procedures


Additional state specific requirements:
--- Any additional Occupational Therapist licensure board requirements in the
state of practice
--- Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences
--- One (1) year of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute
care setting
--- Pediatric experience

Other SkillsAbilities
--- 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 skills

Physical 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 have strong sense of smell and touch
--- 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 transport

Environment
--- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve
exposure to allergens and other various conditions
--- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other 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.

[Notice for Job Applicants Residing in
California](https:www.aveanna.comCaliforniaPrivacyNotices.html)

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