Occupational Therapist - Home Health - Full Time - San Diego (Central/North)

Bridge Home Health and Hospice•San Diego, CA

16d•$50 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team in San Diego. For over a decade, the organization has been committed to setting the standard in compassionate post-acute care and providing unwavering support for patients and their families. Their culture is built on compassion, celebrating diversity, and living by core values, aiming to be the provider and employer of choice. This role offers a career with meaning, growth, and impact.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities

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.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.