Occupational Therapist (PRN/Part Time)

Patriot At Home•Cincinnati, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Homecare – Occupational Therapist (PRN/Part Time) Territories: We are seeking three OT's, one for each of the following territories: Fairfield, Cheviot and Bethel Ohio. Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Patriot is veteran owned and family operated Why Patriot? Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being. We value our families and community: Flexible Schedule Minimal holiday rotation Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach How we support you professionally: This position is paid at a competitive Salaried or Per-Visit rate with the opportunity to earn extra money by picking up visits at our Per Diem rate Mileage reimbursement for any company travel Company 401K with 4% company matching The responsibilities of our Occupational Therapist include: Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
Must be licensed by the state
Must have at least one year of institutional experience
Must have a criminal background check
Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
The ability to drive and ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes
Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home
Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary