Occupational Therapist OTR/L - Home Health

Bella Terra Home Health•Palm Springs, CA

6d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Life-Changing Service Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is committed to providing comfort, compassion, and care to those we serve. Whether at home or in a facility, we hope to enhance the quality of life for your loved one. We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized home health and hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist (OT) with Bella Terra, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits. Job Summary The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist is California.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.