Home Health Occupational Therapist
About The Position
This position provides occupational therapy services to screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using standard occupational therapy procedures and modalities. The Occupational Therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and other stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The role is a full-time opportunity scheduled for 40 hours per week in home health in Nye County, Pahrump, Nevada. The position offers flexibility to work weekends or holidays when that best supports patient needs. New graduates are welcome to apply, and relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The role is benefits-eligible.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the states where the employee works.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Basic computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skills and experience with the target population of the job setting.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services and keep current with standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering the patient’s diagnosis, history, and physician referrals.
- Develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
- Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies, and complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and effective use of rehabilitation services.
- Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students.
- Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities in accordance with licensure requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access and experience, and the Intermountain Operating Model; participate in utilization review audits.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and other necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package; the role is benefits-eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
