New Grad Occupational Therapist, Part Time, Home Health
About The Position
Integrity Home Care + Hospice is seeking a compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to serve patients in the Springfield, MO and surrounding area. This is a Part Time position. This role offers a unique opportunity for new graduates to reduce stress and burnout by providing clinical care in the comfort of patients' homes. The position emphasizes work/life balance with flexible scheduling, 1:1 direct care, and comprehensive training supplemented with virtual learning. You will have 24/7 clinical support from a larger interdisciplinary care team and opportunities for career advancement through clinical and business leadership tracks.
Requirements
- A current Missouri Occupational Therapist license.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
- Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
