Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Humana • Pueblo, CO

272d • $77,200 - $106,200 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives. You will administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function. You will confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in the development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment. Your role will also include providing therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures. You will review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole. Additionally, you will consult with other vocational team members, report patient status and progress, participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities, and design community reintegration activities to assist clients in their rehabilitation efforts.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• A minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current and unrestricted OT licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills.
• Develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function.
• Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients.
• Review/expand retraining programs consistent with behavioral goals.
• Consult with vocational team members to develop vocationally oriented plans.
• Report patient status and progress to the physician and rehabilitation staff.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities.
• Design community reintegration activities.
• Recommend/design special adaptive equipment for clients.
• Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance.
• Document patients' care observations, interventions, and evaluations.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree