Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Senior Helpers of Melbourne is expanding its skilled home health services and is seeking a compassionate and dependable Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their clinical team. This role offers the flexibility of a PRN or contract position for an OT who enjoys one-on-one patient interaction in their homes and wishes to contribute to the growth of the home health program. The Occupational Therapist will deliver skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, adhering to physician orders, the patient's plan of care, and home health regulations. The OT will be responsible for evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and assisting patients in enhancing their ability to perform daily living activities safely and independently.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Florida Occupational Therapist license.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a home-based clinical environment.
- Must meet all applicable background screening and employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the patient's home.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
- Provide skilled OT treatment to improve strength, mobility, coordination, safety, and independence with activities of daily living.
- Assess the patient's home environment and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, or modifications when appropriate.
- Provide patient and caregiver education regarding safety, home exercise programs, equipment use, and techniques to improve independence.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Communicate changes in condition, concerns, and progress with the physician, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary care team.
- Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as needed.
- Follow all agency policies, infection-control procedures, professional standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
