Licensed Occupational Therapist

Otterbein SeniorLife•West Liberty, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Home Health is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist for part-time and PRN work serving the Otterbein location in West Liberty, Ohio. The position travels locally throughout West Liberty, Lima, Bellefontaine, and Urbana to provide home health services in patients’ residences. Otterbein describes its care as person-centered and grounded in a faith-based tradition, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care for older adults. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and plans and administers physician-prescribed occupational therapy to develop, restore, or maintain function, daily living skills, and work skills. The role also helps coordinate durable medical equipment and safety devices with patients, families, and the health care team. The Occupational Therapist reports to the Therapy Manager/Director of Nursing and contributes to care coordination, patient and caregiver education, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

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; or eligible for the American Occupational Therapy Association National Registration Examination; or, under the stated qualification provision, two years of Occupational Therapist experience and a satisfactory grade on a qualifying proficiency examination.
Current Ohio Occupational Therapist licensure.
At least two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
For Occupational Therapists who supervise COTAs: two years of home care experience and one year of supervisory experience.
Current CPR card.
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results.

Responsibilities

Perform initial evaluations and ongoing patient assessments in response to patient needs and physician orders.
Initiate, review, and update written plans of care as needed.
Provide skilled occupational therapy modalities within the therapy scope of practice.
Document care and services in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
Participate in case conferences concerning multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, and plans for continued care.
Support patient and family cultural practices when they do not harm others or interfere with the planned medical therapy.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers using communication methods suited to their cultural, ethnic, and personal needs or preferences.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including record reviews, conferences, and at least monthly home visits unless state law requires more frequent visits.
Plan patient discharges and provide information about community resources for ongoing needs.
Follow federal and state regulations and Agency policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Communicate promptly and appropriately with physicians and other health care team members about patient status, findings, and needs.
Notify the physician, Director of Nursing, and other health care team members of changes in patient condition and when the plan of care may need modification.
Maintain current knowledge and skills and obtain continuing education credits required for relicensure.
Participate in the Agency’s Quality Improvement program and attend required meetings and in-services.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and Agency information.
Assist with coordination and collaboration to obtain durable medical equipment and safety devices with patients, families, and health care team members.

Benefits

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO), accruing from day one
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Tuition discounts through University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College partnerships
Employee-sponsored crisis fund
Legal and identity theft protection
Partner discounts through Access Perks
Access to personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work