Occupational Therapist - Otterbein Staffing Agency

Otterbein SeniorLife•Dayton, OH

8h•$66 - $99

About The Position

Now Offering DailyPay Take control of your work schedule with Otterbein Staffing Agency (OSA) and earn some of the highest wages in the industry! The benefits of joining the OSA team include the following: Access to open shifts at Otterbein’s independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services. You choose when and where to work, while feeling appreciated and making a difference! Increase your income potential. Connect with a supportive community. Define your own career path and scheduling preferences. Overview: Otterbein Staffing Agency is looking for caring and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team! Experience a sense of stability by working for an organization that has over 110 years of history caring for seniors. You will have a choice of where, when and how frequently you work. At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind. To learn more about the locations near you click here: https://otterbein.org/find-a-location/ Schedule: PRN Pay: $99-$66 per visit and weekend differentials

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or,
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
Association; or,
Has two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a
proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service except for those individuals initially licensed by the State or seeking qualification as an Occupational Therapist
after December 31, 1977
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist for the State of Ohio
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists who supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) must have two (2)
years home care experience and one (1) year supervisory experience
Current CPR card

Responsibilities

Performs initial evaluation and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients' ongoing needs and in accordance with physician orders.
Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary.
Provides skilled occupational therapy modalities within the therapy scope of practice.
Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
Participates in case conference to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, etc.
Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy.
Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient's/family's cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in planned and delegated services performed for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards and assuring patient care needs are met.
Supervision includes regularly scheduled patient record reviews, conferences and a visit to the patient's home with or without the COTA present at least every 30 days unless state laws require more frequently.
Plans discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs.
Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and Agency's policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in timely manner regarding patient changes in status, findings or needs.
Notifies the physician, the Director of Nursing and other health care team members of any changes in the patient's condition and the need to modify the plan of care.
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills.
Participates in the Agency's Quality Improvement program.
Attends Agency meetings and in-services as required.
Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times.