Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Ocala, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in clients’ homes. Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA provides delegated client care, assists with evaluation and development of rehabilitative plans of care, and supports periodic reassessment. The position includes documenting care and progress, educating clients and families, coordinating with the OT and other care-team members, and helping clients improve independence and physical and mental functioning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Assist the OT with evaluation and development of rehabilitative plans of care and periodic reevaluation or reassessment.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, submit documentation according to company policy, and prepare periodic summary reports; notes are reviewed by the OT.
• Instruct clients and families and assist with teaching exercise programs.
• Guide clients in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities to improve independence and physical and mental functioning; assist with self-help devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medication, and report them to the OT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record; report client reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the OT and physician.
• Consult with the OT about home-visit outcomes and report physical findings.
• Instruct other health-team personnel, including Home Health Aides when appropriate, and family members regarding applicable phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Instruct clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participate with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the OT in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate Agency visits.
• Coordinate the schedule to ensure reassessments are completed on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow).
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree