Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optimal Care•Midland, MI

18d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Requirements

A 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
1+ years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Requires interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
Knowledge of medical terminology
Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience preferred
Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient's functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.
Evaluates home environment for hazards and barriers to more independent living
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care including equipment needs
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals
Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with the agency’s policy
Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician or advanced practice practitioner any changes in the patient’s condition
Submits records in accordance with the agency’s policy