Therapist- Occupational Therapist

Aveanna Healthcare - Verona, NJ

Full-time

Verona, NJ

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilize clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions as directed by the Physician in a home health setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being through effective communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function.
• Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes.
• Deliver occupational therapy services in compliance with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintain the plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and caretakers on the home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participate in coordination of services with the healthcare team, physicians, parents/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Document according to policy and procedure with minimal supervision or instruction, ensuring effective documentation to avoid technical or clinical denials by payers.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members, and family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervise other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Proven relationship-builder.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays