Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Lake Placid, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered care in patients’ homes. The role focuses on helping patients improve function and regain independence through individualized assessment, treatment, education, and coordination with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The therapist also maintains clinical records, coordinates visits, identifies needs for additional services, and supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Requirements

• Current state-specific occupational therapist license.
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registration with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, and work capacity.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify necessary equipment.
• Collaborate in developing a comprehensive care plan.
• Design treatment programs with functional improvement goals and communicate plans to referring physicians and other team members.
• Teach or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury, following agency policies.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes in patients’ conditions to physicians.
• Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care.
• Work with physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and families or caregivers.
• Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to coordinate with other staff.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Personalized, one-on-one care delivery.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level