Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN

CenterWell•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•$85,400 - $117,500

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to Home Health Branch Administration, the Home Health Occupational Therapist helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The therapist evaluates patients' daily living and work-related skills, develops measurable retraining programs, administers and interprets functional tests, and provides treatment and instruction according to physician orders. The role coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, reports patient progress, supports discharge planning and community reintegration, recommends adaptive equipment, and trains patients, families, and staff. The therapist also supervises and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides, and completes timely, thorough documentation of care, orders, treatment plans, evaluations, and discharge summaries. This is a PRN position with one scheduled weekly hour. The role is patient-facing and subject to TB screening. It also requires participation in Humana's driver safety program, including maintaining a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable minimum requirements. The stated annual pay range is $85,400–$117,500 for full-time employment; actual pay may vary by location and job-related qualifications. Humana offers benefits for limited-term, variable-schedule, and per-diem associates, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident benefits.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted occupational therapy licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the residing state's minimum limits or the specified alternative limits, whichever is higher.
Undergo TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of occupational therapy experience.
Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess and screen patients' daily living and work-related skills, develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives, and administer and interpret functional diagnostic and prognostic tests.
Confer with physicians and other health care team members and participate in developing or revising the Plan of Care Treatment.
Provide physician-ordered therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function, or teach compensatory measures.
Review and expand retraining programs in line with each patient's behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation program.
Consult with vocational team members as appropriate to develop and implement plans consistent with patients' needs and capabilities.
Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient, and family members.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and serve as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with interdisciplinary team members to support physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment.
Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve clients' home or work environments or participation in rehabilitation and community activities.
Train staff and family members to carry out retraining programs, including dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene skills, and participate in team and family educational meetings.
Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
Document patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are rendered; document and implement interim physician orders; and submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.