Occupational Therapist (OT)

Muir Home Health • Concord, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service – it’s a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. We serve patients throughout Contra Costa County and parts of Solano and Alameda counties. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered. Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! As a OT with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits. This is a home health role and will require the occupational therapist to work in the field visiting patients in the community.

Requirements

• Valid CA OT License
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
• 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

• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• 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.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• Fabricates splints and instructs patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Trains patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Sign on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed