PRN - Occupational Therapist

Well Care Health•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a home health Occupational Therapist to provide individualized occupational therapy care to patients in their homes across developmental stages. Working under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients according to procedural guidelines, established policies, and patient age and diagnosis. The role also includes patient consultation, communication with other professionals, participation in program development and performance improvement, and other appropriate duties as assigned. The posting describes the position as PRN and specifies 40-hour work weeks with variable Monday–Friday schedules, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university.
Occupational Therapy licensure in the state where services are provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification.
Certification by AOTA.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures.
Ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; transfer and guard patients; and apply manual therapy techniques.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with the public, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties, learn new patient-care skills and techniques, and learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly to perform basic clinical techniques.
Physical capacity for significant locomotion; frequent lifting over 50 pounds and transferring patients over 100 pounds; repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; and occasional overhead reaching, stair climbing, sitting, and fine motor manipulation.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ occupational therapy needs according to their age and diagnosis.
Perform patient evaluations and treatments for home health patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate information according to agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contribute to program effectiveness and organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust the schedule to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrate the agency’s values, mission, and vision, and maintain positive interpersonal relations with agency members.
Promote customer satisfaction.
Provide patient consultation and communicate with other professionals.
Participate in professional responsibilities such as student programs and performance improvement programs.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.