Occupational Therapist Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Occupational Therapist Home Health. This will be part time.

If you are interested in this a Occupational Therapist Home Health Opportunity, please contact Michelle at 586-422-1171 or Mmansoor@alinestaffing.com.

Occupational Therapist Home Health Hours

• M-F 8am-5pm (No on call or Weekends required)
• Must live in or near Fayette and Nicholas counties

Occupational Therapist Home Health Compensation

• The pay for this position is $62.00 an hour
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Occupational Therapist Home Health Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, functional, environmental, and psychosocial needs to develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers to establish realistic, measurable goals, including discharge planning.
• Evaluate the patient’s home environment to ensure safety and suitability for effective care delivery.
• Assess patient support systems and coordinate use of community resources to optimize outcomes.
• Interpret and implement physician orders in accordance with occupational therapy standards and regulations.
• Develop, initiate, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care, ensuring integration across all healthcare providers.
• Identify patient care problems, establish therapy diagnoses, and modify interventions based on patient progress.
• Perform ongoing re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans under physician direction as needed.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on diagnosis, treatment plans, safety, infection control, and disease management.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and educate patients/caregivers on medication usage, side effects, and safety.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation, including OASIS documentation and care plan updates.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Manage equipment and therapy supplies to support patient independence and functional improvement.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and home health aides as required.
• Monitor patient condition, recognize changes, and report concerns promptly per agency protocols.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control practices, universal precautions, and proper medical waste disposal.
• Follow all agency policies, as well as state, federal, and payer regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives (QAPI), staff meetings, and patient care conferences.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold patient rights at all times.
• Utilize proper body mechanics and safety techniques to prevent injury to patients and self.

Occupational Therapist Home Health Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.
• 3-6 months of experience preferred

If you think Occupational Therapist Home Health Position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting

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