Occupational Therapist

Mercy Medical Center Home Health • Cincinnati, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides home-based skilled therapy to patients as directed by the attending physician, as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate care and positive patient outcomes. The role serves patients across cities in Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties. It includes working with patients and their families throughout recovery, educating them about care and safety, and helping patients restore their health in their home environment.

The position is part-time, one day per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. There are no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements. The Occupational Therapist receives scheduling and patient-admission support from the team and is accountable for accurate clinical documentation and compliance with applicable legal, agency, Medicare, and federal requirements.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the applicant's name as a driver.
• Capable of meeting all physical demands.
• Compassionate communication, a positive attitude, patience, attention to detail, observance, and ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
• Develop and adjust individualized occupational therapy plans of care as patient needs change.
• Evaluate patients’ level of functioning using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive or active exercise and activity.
• Teach patients preventative measures and decision-making to help reduce re-hospitalizations.
• Counsel patients and families about diseases or injuries and how to manage all phases of occupational therapy.
• Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Oversee and supervise the total care of patients provided by COTAs.
• Communicate supervisory visit results to the COTA.
• Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
• Ensure patient safety and educate patients and family members.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary plus an uncapped bonus structure.
• Mileage reimbursement and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan flexibility.
• Paid time off for eligible teammates.
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed