HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT

HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT Liberty Health, Whiteville, North Carolina, United States We are currently seeking an experienced Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient care services, direct treatment, follow‑up, and supervision. The role involves evaluating new patients, developing plans of care, setting measurable goals, and coordinating with other providers. The OT works in a home setting to facilitate patient independence and recovery. Job Description Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up. Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders, utilizing motor evaluation, sensory‑perceptual‑cognitive evaluation, and/or performance evaluation as indicated by the patient’s condition. Develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, utilizing assessment findings and data. Establishes measurable goals in compliance with patient’s physical assessment. Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement, progress, or decline in patient’s condition. Coordinates regularly with COTA’s and provides monthly supervision of the COTA’s patient care. Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler. Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts. Discusses company and third‑party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discusses treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family. Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines. Provides in‑service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company. Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed. Job Requirements Minimum bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy, successful completion of the National Certification Exam and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided. Prefer a minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non‑home health care environment. Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of occupational therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists. CPR certified with strong communication and organization skills. Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually. Accept travel and working conditions as assigned. Background checks/drug‑free workplace. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Health