Occupational Therapist Home Health

CenterWell • Winter Haven, FL

6d

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The therapist reports to Home Health Branch Administration and works with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted occupational therapist licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of occupational therapy experience.
• Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and screen patients' daily living and work-related skills, and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to help physicians evaluate patients' functional levels.
• Confer with physicians and other healthcare team members and participate in developing and revising treatment plans.
• Provide physician-ordered therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function, or teach compensatory measures.
• Review and expand retraining programs in line with each patient's behavioral goals and the rehabilitation program.
• Consult with vocational team members to develop and implement plans consistent with patients' needs and capabilities.
• Report patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, the Clinical Manager, patients, and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and act as a resource to other healthcare personnel.
• Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve patients' home or work environments or participation in rehabilitation and community activities.
• Train staff and family members to carry out retraining programs, including dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene skills, and participate in educational meetings.
• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Document care observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are provided.
• Accurately document and implement interim verbal orders received from physicians.
• Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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