Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist (PRN)

BEACON HOME HEALTH•Cookeville, TN

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Beacon Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Cookeville area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Beacon Home Health, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This position will report to and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity. Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

Requirements

Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs.
Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.