Occupational Therapist - Otterbein Staffing Agency

Otterbein SeniorLife • Tipp City, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Staffing Agency (OSA) offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to take control of their work schedule and earn competitive wages. Joining the OSA team provides access to open shifts across Otterbein’s various services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice. This role allows individuals to choose when and where to work, increase their income potential, connect with a supportive community, and define their own career path and scheduling preferences. Otterbein, with over 110 years of history caring for seniors, views its employees as "Partners in Caring," working together to deliver person-centered care that respects residents' choices. The organization provides compassionate, quality care in vibrant communities, small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice, and Home Office settings. Otterbein SeniorLife is a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization focused on serving its residents.

Requirements

• 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
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist for the State of Ohio
• 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.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• 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
• Increase your income potential
• Connect with a supportive community
• Define your own career path and scheduling preferences
• Weekend differentials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees