Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health Charlotte FT Days

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•$38 - $57•Remote

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health position in Charlotte is a full-time role with day shifts, working 40 hours per week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified applicants, and internal teammates are eligible for a $5,000 Referral Bonus. The pay range for this role is $38.20 - $57.30 per hour. The OT is responsible for managing an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation, and developing plans of care in conjunction with the patient's physician. This includes evaluating functional abilities, performing prescribed OT services, directing care coordination, and supervising COTAs and HHAs. The role also involves designing and fitting orthotic devices, instructing family members and staff, observing and reporting patient condition changes, and maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary team. The OT must adhere to productivity standards and perform treatments in accordance with state regulations and agency policies. The position requires minimal supervision for delegating care elements, promoting shared governance, and integrating evidence-based practice. The OT will evaluate their own practice against professional standards and utilize resources effectively for safe, effective, and financially responsible services.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy required.
Licensed by the Examining Committee to practice Occupational Therapy in the state required.
Must maintain current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
Personal vehicles must be well maintained and in safe driving condition.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Nice To Haves

1-year experience as a licensed OT in a clinical care setting or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patient needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders
Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available.
Evaluates the patient's functional ability to perform activities of daily living, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient's physician.
Establishes and implements plan of care, performs OT services certified by the patient's physician, and directs the care coordination of a multidisciplinary clinical team approach, supervision of COTAs and/or HHAs involved in the care of the assigned patient caseload to promote health and safe outcomes.
Designs, develops, and fits patient with orthotic devices and adaptive equipment as needed and instructs family members, home health aides and other clinical staff in appropriate therapy methods.
Observes, records, and reports to the physician any reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders.
Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight, and branch supervision to ensure timely feedback regarding patients' condition and/or need for changes in the plan of care
Will provide clear, timely and complete documentation as required by policy and practice standards
Adhere to productivity standards as set by the agency
Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures
With minimal supervision, delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles.
Promotes shared governance and decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current occupational therapy practice.
Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
Contributes to quality of occupational therapy practice.
Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of occupational therapy practice.
Evaluates his/her own occupational therapy practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide occupational therapy services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program