Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Monett, MO

128d

About The Position

Integrity Home Care + Hospice is seeking a compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide clinical care in the comfort of patients' homes. This Per Diem position allows for true work/life balance with flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and per diem. As part of a larger interdisciplinary care team, you will receive hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning and 24/7 clinical support. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in both clinical and business leadership tracks.

Requirements

• A current Missouri Occupational Therapist license.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!
• Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree