Home Health Occupational Therapist OT
About The Position
All About Home Care, a Houston-based home health care agency serving Houston and surrounding communities since 2004, is seeking Occupational Therapists to serve patients in the North East part of Greater Houston, including Spring, Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, Huffman, Crosby, Barrett, and Highlands. PRN Occupational Therapists are also sought for The Woodlands and Conroe areas. The agency uses Kinnser software to document patient care. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, provides prescribed occupational therapy, and helps patients improve or minimize residual physical disabilities so they can return to the most productive living possible within their capabilities. The role includes developing and revising plans of care, documenting and reporting patient progress, consulting with physicians and agency personnel, and instructing patients and families in home programs and fine motor development exercises. The company describes financial wellness programs that include direct contributions toward student loan repayment and interest-free loans to help employees manage or consolidate debt.
Requirements
- 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 (AOTA), and/or certification through successful completion of the national Certification examination.
- Currently licensed in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of home health experience preferred.
- One year of experience using Kinnser/WellSky for home health preferred.
Responsibilities
- Takes the initial history and conducts the initial evaluation.
- Assists the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities and helps return the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
- Provides prescribed occupational therapy and performs all skilled procedures.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Consults with physicians regarding changes in treatment and writes reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor development exercises.
- Completes and submits an initial evaluation, including the plan of treatment and goals, to the physician for approval; writes a progress note at each visit; conducts re-evaluations when the expected duration of treatment is reached; and writes a summary upon discharge.
- Helps develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
- Periodically participates with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Participates in the in-service program.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Direct contributions toward student loan repayment
- 0% interest loans to help consolidate or pay off high-interest debt, including student loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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