Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
Springfield, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
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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. The role involves performing 1:1 direct care, making home visits, and being part of a larger interdisciplinary care team with 24/7 clinical support. The position also offers opportunities for career advancement through clinical and business leadership tracks.

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