Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health & Outpatient Clinic

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.    

Location: South Dallas (75216), Pleasant Grove, Balch Springs, Mesquite, East Dallas/Garland Clinic (75041) 

Setting: Full-Time, Part-Time or Supervising/Evaluating Only

Schedule: Monday-Friday 

Compensation: Up to $50,000 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.  

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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 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 required

Requirements
• 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 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 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 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Relief, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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