VA Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Norfolk, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-operated home health company providing therapy to children with special needs in their homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers through selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, caregiver training, care coordination, progress communication, referrals, consultation with physicians, and recordkeeping. The therapist may also participate in education, quality improvement, continuing education, mentoring, and team initiatives. KidsCare highlights work-life balance, flexible caseload size, and the ability to choose patients and treatment times. Compensation is $58–$65 per session, based on skill set and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current state-issued professional licensure.
Valid state driver's license.
CPR certification.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, recordkeeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling regarding patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to therapy.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, and resources.
Consult with physicians regarding patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Present at internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with others.
Participate in mentoring students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.