Hospice Occupational Therapist PRN

PRN Occupational Therapist

Steel City Hospice, formerly Helping Hands Hospice is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey.

What We Offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Flexible hours
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other professionals as needed.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by our policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patient.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate auto insurance