PRN OT Home Health

Elara Caring • Farmers Branch, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide home-based occupational therapy and support the company’s mission of delivering high-quality care in patients’ preferred home settings. The role evaluates patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential, develops and implements plans of care, and provides therapy consistent with physician orders and accepted standards of practice. The Occupational Therapist also instructs patients and caregivers, coordinates with other members of the care team, and provides clinical direction to support staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 50%.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Able and willing 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, and develop a plan of care based on the findings.
• Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care to support quality, continuity of care, and appropriate discharge planning.
• Complete initial therapy evaluations, re-evaluate therapy needs during visits, and conduct follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and care team members.
• Initiate plans for patient safety 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, in accordance with agency policy.
• Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy and document them in therapy notes.
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
• Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills.
• Assist patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom-made splints when needed.
• Teach patients and caregivers the therapy home program and provide modifications or clarification as necessary.
• Counsel and instruct patients and families regarding therapy and related needs.
• Supervise or provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to help ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is delivered.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive 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