Home Health Occupational Therapist

Well Care Health•Advance, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to join their growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. At Well Care Health, the focus is on supporting employees on their journey to success, making a career there more than just a job, but a way of life. They are committed to excellence in home healthcare and encourage individuals to apply to embark on a rewarding career where their skills and compassion truly matter. Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Graduate of Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university.
Licensure in the state in which providing services (NC/SC)
CPR certification
Certification by AOTA
Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures
Ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices
Ability to properly transfer and guard patients
Ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs.
Repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.
Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.
Works under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader.
Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Performs patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines for home health patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs.
Provides patient consultation and communicates with other professionals.
This position is responsible for the occupational therapy of patients in all stages of life in their home.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and evaluates patients with appropriate level of skill according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.
Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contributes to program effectiveness.
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.