Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health

Senior Home Health Care is growing and adding at a FT Occupational Therapist to our staff! The OT will eval, treat, discharge our patients (see description below for additional details). Treating territory is Rochester and surrounding communities.

FT employees are eligible for PTO, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance & Paid Holidays

JOB DESCRIPTION

* Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
* Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
* Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
* Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
* Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes
* Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
* Provides supervision of COTA.
* Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.
* Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

** Hiring Bonus for FT status employee. Paid half at 60 days and remaining half at 90 days of employment.*

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum two (2) years of experience in occupational therapy.
* Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
* Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota.
* American Heart Association approved BLS.
* Current valid driver's license required.
* Reliable automobile and valid auto insurance
* Previous Home Health Care Experience strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,569.48 - $95,395.50 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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