Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)
About The Position
The occupational therapist contracted through the organization implements standards of care for occupational therapy services and adheres to the conditions outlined in the service agreement. The role evaluates patients’ functional status and home environments, identifies equipment needs, and contributes to each patient’s overall plan of care. It develops treatment programs and functional goals, communicates plans to referring physicians and other care professionals, and maintains clinical records and reports on changes in patient condition. The occupational therapist may teach or retrain patients in daily activities, fabricate splints, instruct patients in adaptive equipment, and train them to use prosthetic or orthotic devices. The role communicates with other care personnel to coordinate services, participates in meetings and case conferences as required, and identifies and refers patients and caregivers for other appropriate home health services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Occupational therapy license and CPR certification, if required by the state.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Ability to assist patients through treatment and recovery.
- Knowledge of medical practices and patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care ability, and work capacity.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify equipment needs.
- Participate in developing the total plan of care.
- Perform work capacity evaluations for patients planning to return to work, when appropriate, and refer patients to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.
- Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
- Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other organization professionals.
- Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
- Fabricate splints and instruct patients in adaptive equipment and prosthetic or orthotic devices, as appropriate.
- Maintain clinical records, notes, and reports to physicians on changes in patient condition, and submit records in accordance with organization policy.
- Communicate with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other required meetings.
- Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other home health services and make appropriate referrals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services
- Home and auto insurance
- Discount purchasing program
- Pet insurance
