Occupational Therapist (PRN/Weekend Shift Only)

Home Health Occupational TherapistThe Home Health Occupational Therapist provides expert therapeutic services to patients in their homes, focusing on enhancing their ability to perform daily activities and improving their overall quality of life. In this role you will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to address physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Your role is essential in helping patients regain independence and achieve their personal goals in a home environment.Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, Flexible AvailabilityBenefits: Mileage ReimbursementPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop personalized therapy plans.Design and implement individualized therapy programs to address impairments, functional limitations, and performance deficits.Utilize therapeutic interventions, including exercises, adaptive equipment, and modifications to daily activities, to enhance patients' abilities and quality of life.Monitor and document patient progress, response to therapy, and any changes in condition, providing detailed reports to the supervising physician and other healthcare team members.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care.Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.Offer support and education to caregivers and family members to improve patient care and facilitate the therapy process.Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with advancements in occupational therapy practices and techniques.RequirementsJob Qualifications:Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas.Current CPR Certification1 - 2 years of clinical experience in a home health facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with patients and/or residents.Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls and move about facilities.Capability to assist residents with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities.May need to lift or maneuver equipment such as therapy mats, adaptive devices or weights.Capacity to stand for extended periods during therapy sessions and walk or move around the facility to access residents' rooms and therapy spaces.Stamina to work full shifts and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day, including providing therapy to multiple residents and documenting training sessions.