OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH

*Required schedule is Monday -Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with weekend rotation.

*This position is paid per visit. Please see below:

• Evaluation: $85.00
• Re-evaluation: $80.00
• Routine Visit: $80.00
• Discipline Discharge: $85.00
• Discharge Oasis: $90.00

Job Summary:
The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Duties: 

• Provide OT services prescribed by the physician which can be safely provided in the home to include: Initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time point (G333, G336). 
• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members (G162, G186). 
• Providing therapeutic treatments and evaluations of equipment needs as applicable. 
• Advising and consulting with the family and other agency personnel as applicable regarding medequip, HEP, Safety Issues  (G143, G 188). 
• Prepare clinical and progress notes (G187). 
• Evaluating outcomes of care. 
• Supervising Home Health Aides as appropriate (G190). 
• Planning for discharge. 
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner whenever representing the company. 
• Will maintain HIPAA Compliance. 
• Participate in in-services and quality assurance activities. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Values:
Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the wellbeing of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we play through life’s transitions.

Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working together with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations. 

Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited OT program required. One year of home health experience required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Florida Occupational Therapist License
Valid CPR Certification

Computer Skills:
Knowledge of basic typing skills, data entry and word processing software, database software and general knowledge of e-mail.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure Category I

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure Category I

Compensation and Benefits:
This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer) 
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah.  And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

Salary : $80 - $90