Home Health Occupational Therapist

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and implements a plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance and promote injury prevention. This role also performs documentation and quality improvement activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

Who We Are

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
• Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Train and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Provide occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree- Occupational Therapy - Required
• 1 year Occupational Therapy Experience - Required
• 1 year Home Health Experience - Preferred
• Occupational Therapist (OT) State Licensing Board - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
• Driver's License - Required
• Auto Insurance - Required

Travel is required: Up to 75%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.