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

Full-Time visits needed Monday - Friday to support our Sarasota, FL communities

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 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 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 Masters Degree from an accredited university/program

. Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice

. Current CPR certification