Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring • Greenville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide home health care. The role evaluates patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential, develops and implements plans of care, and provides occupational therapy in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice. The therapist works with patients and families on activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, fine motor coordination, and home therapy programs. The position also coordinates care with physicians, supervisors, and other team members and may provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and other clinical staff.

The role involves travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of 50%. The work is physically demanding and may involve irregular hours, including call hours if applicable. The therapist must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including when positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of 50%.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate occupational therapy patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care based on findings.
• Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care to support quality and continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Make initial therapy evaluation visits and re-evaluate patients’ therapy needs during visits; perform follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in the patient’s condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Initiate a patient safety plan using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, according to agency policy.
• Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy and document them in therapy notes.
• Provide occupational therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
• Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills.
• Assist patients and caregivers in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabricating custom-made splints.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in the therapy home program, making modifications and clarifications as needed.
• Counsel and instruct patients and families in meeting therapy and related needs.
• Supervise or provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is provided.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level