Occupational Therapist-part time for Home Care

Trinity Health•Newtown, PA

About The Position

Mercy Home Health/St. Mary Home Care has a need for a Part-time Occupational Therapist for far Northeast Philadelphia. a Part-time Occupational Therapist for the NE Philly area must be able to work 3 days weekly for 24 hours a week $2500K Sign On Bonus offered Pro-rated for part time Signing Bonus is not applicable to internal employees, former employees who have resigned in the last year or applicants sourced from outside firms. Mercy Home Health/St. Mary Home Care has a need for a Part-time Occupational Therapist for far Northeast Philadelphia. a Part-time Occupational Therapist for the NE Philly area must be able to work 3 days weekly for 24 hours a week $2500K Sign On Bonus offered Pro-rated for part time Signing Bonus is not applicable to internal employees, former employees who have resigned in the last year or applicants sourced from outside firms. The Occupational Therapist consults, evaluates, plans and administers skilled Occupational Therapy services prescribed by a physician to homebound patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following illness, disease, injury, or surgery. Collaborates with Inter-disciplinary team members to assure patient's needs are met, and quality of care is achieved. When acting as the patient care manager, will manage, oversee and provide primary patient care delivery to a select group of patients supporting the patient centered care model, assuring quality and maintaining open communication. Interacts with any and all members of the care group both internal and external to the organization as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved OT educational program
Bachelors or Masters preferred
Licensure as an OT in the state of PA
One (1) year experience as a professional therapist with Home care experience a plus
Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation
CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

Home care experience

Responsibilities

consults, evaluates, plans and administers skilled Occupational Therapy services prescribed by a physician to homebound patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following illness, disease, injury, or surgery.
Collaborates with Inter-disciplinary team members to assure patient's needs are met, and quality of care is achieved.
manage, oversee and provide primary patient care delivery to a select group of patients supporting the patient centered care model, assuring quality and maintaining open communication.
Interacts with any and all members of the care group both internal and external to the organization as needed.