Occupational Therapy Assistant - Leesburg, United States - Alana HealthCare

Description

Do you have home health experience and are you looking for something different in your career? Our passion for patient care is second to none and we are currently hiringAlana Healthcare is currently hiring both Full Time and Part Time Occupational Therapy Assistant in multiple locations (Leesburg, The Villages, Ocala and Clermont).

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Alana, you will build personal relationships with patients and must have a passion for patient care.

Provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Under the direction of the OT assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required.

Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes. All notes are reviewed by the OT and submitted within 72 hours. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
Together with the OT, instructs the patient and family, assists in teaching them exercise programs.

Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning and assists the patient in the use of self-help devices.

Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the OT and the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.

Consults with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form.

Requirements Must be a graduate of an approved school giving a course of not less than two years for Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Must be licensed or registered by the State of Florida.
Must have current CPR certification.

Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver's license, suitable driving history, insurance and be insurable (without conditions) by Company's insurance carrier.

As a condition of employment, must successfully complete background check including but not limited to criminal history, national sex registry clearance, OIG clearance and character references Preferred experience in a home health environment.

Why join our Alana family?Benefits package for full time employees includes PTO and holiday pay, health and welfare benefits, life and disability including company paid long term disability, 401k retirement plan with generous company match and more.

Our part time employees enjoy the ability to participate in our 401k retirement plan as wellFlexibility + Work/Life Balance