PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: Hope Home Care - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency

Compensation: Paid per visit, Payroll processed bi-weekly (26 pay periods), Mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile.

Shift Type: PRN, Flexible, In the field/On the road.

Benefits:

• Tablet Provided

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Referral Program

• Flexibility

• Continuing Education Credits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Positive & Supportive Culture

• Professional Growth Opportunities

Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with our patients in their home environment to establish and oversee patients' occupational care needs. The Occupational Therapist (“OT”) is responsible for evaluating/assessing the needs of our patients and formulating treatment plans in the home care environment.  An OT provides therapy services, including the creation and administration of care plans.  An OT must work in a collaborative fashion across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

Responsibilities:

• Establish patient goals and help patients meet their unique goals by providing quality care, including assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.

• Determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with the care team and physicians.

• Administer occupational therapy treatments as ordered by a physician and direct treatment given by assistants.

• Evaluate effects of occupational therapy treatments; recommend adjustments and modifications.

• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

• Complete discharge planning by consulting with the care team and physicians and assure any appropriate continuation of the therapeutic plan. 

• Participate in and contribute to case conferences.

• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience with a preference for 1+ years in an acute or a post-acute care setting.

• Active state licensure in Occupational Therapy is required.

• Proof of current CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

• Proof of current auto insurance coverage.

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