Job Description
Job Description
Occupational Therapist, Home Health
The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be computer literate and able maintain simple records in English.
- Promotes patient/family education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patients/family's cultural, ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences.
- Collaborates with the patient/family to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
- Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
- Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care, includes incident management and reporting.
EXPERIENCE
- Prefer at least one year of Home Health Care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.
Requirements
- 1 Year Home Health Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
- State OT license
- Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
- Must have valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development