PRN - Occupational Therapist

Well Care Health•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide individualized occupational therapy to patients in their homes across developmental stages. The role performs patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines and established policies, procedures, and guidelines. It also involves professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, performance improvement, patient consultation, and communication with other professionals. The position works under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader and may perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university.
Licensed in the state where services are provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification and certification by AOTA.
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; 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.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including significant locomotion, frequent lifting over 50 pounds, transferring patients over 100 pounds, repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
One year of experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients according to their age and diagnosis.
Perform evaluations and occupational therapy treatments for home health patients.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate information in accordance with 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 and maintain positive interpersonal relations with agency members.
Maintain and promote customer satisfaction.
Participate in professional responsibilities, including student programs and performance improvement programs.
Consult with patients and communicate with other professionals.