Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide home health care to patients in their preferred home setting. The role evaluates patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential, develops and implements plans of care, and provides occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice. The therapist works with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and other members of the care team to support safety, continuity of care, and appropriate discharge planning. The position involves travel within the branch or office coverage area and may involve irregular or call hours if applicable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
At least one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of 50%.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Able and willing to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to determine occupational therapy rehabilitation needs and potential, and develop a plan of care based on the findings.
Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care to support quality, continuity of care, and discharge planning.
Conduct initial therapy evaluations and re-evaluate therapy needs during each visit.
Complete follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and care team members.
Initiate patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, in accordance with agency policy.
Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy and document them in therapy notes.
Provide occupational therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
Teach patients and families activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills.
Assist patients and caregivers in obtaining necessary equipment, including fabricating custom-made splints when needed.
Teach patients and caregivers the therapy home program and provide clarification or modifications as needed.
Counsel and instruct patients and families on therapy and related needs.
Supervise or provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff to help ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is provided.