Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN

CenterWell • Baton Rouge, LA

3d

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist who provides personalized rehabilitation and functional care in patients’ homes or other settings. The therapist helps patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence with everyday activities. The role reports to Home Health Branch Administration and works with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to plan and deliver treatment, coordinate care, and document services.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted occupational therapist licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must complete tuberculosis screening if selected for this patient-facing role.
• Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the applicable state minimum or the stated higher coverage limits.

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, and develop measurable therapeutic retraining objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to help physicians evaluate patients’ functional levels.
• Confer with physicians and other healthcare team members and participate in developing and revising treatment plans.
• 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 to develop and implement plans consistent with patients’ needs and capabilities.
• Report patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, the Clinical Manager, patients, and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and act as a resource to other healthcare personnel.
• Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• 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; participate in team and family education meetings.
• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are rendered.
• Accurately document and implement interim verbal physician orders.
• Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed