Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem, Home Health
About The Position
Integrity Home Care + Hospice is seeking a compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide clinical care in patients' homes. This Per Diem position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to experience true work/life balance. You will perform 1:1 direct care, with hands-on training supplemented by virtual learning and 24/7 clinical support from an interdisciplinary care team. The role involves making home visits, performing thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, assessing cognitive and motor aspects of performance, developing individualized intervention plans, and evaluating home environments for safety and adaptations. You will also identify equipment needs, revise care plans, educate patients and families, and accurately document all interventions using a tablet.
Requirements
- A current Missouri Occupational Therapist license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
- Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- 401(k) with company match
- Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
