The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients' functional status and home environments to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. They provide direct patient care, instruct caregivers, and coordinate with physicians to improve patient independence.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum and registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA. A minimum of two years of clinical experience, a valid driver's license, and current CPR certification are required.
professional certificateCPR CertificationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningPatient EvaluationHome Environment EvaluationSplint FabricationFunctional Status AssessmentAdaptive Equipment InstructionSupervision of COTAs
Job description
We are a locally owned and operated home health agency is looking to add therapists to its current long-term and experienced therapy team. Operating in the Valley since 2013, Valley Regional Care has been a leading provider with 500+ patient census. With a leading management team fully focused on employee growth, company benefits and great professional culture, we are excited to add Full-Time therapists to continue our goals to serve our community.
Hourly pay structure that allows therapists to make more income than on a per visit basis.
Paid drive time, chart time and patient care time allow our hard-working full-time therapists to leverage how much income they are earning. Due to the pay structure overtime pay is often exercised.
Benefits
9 Medical plans to choose from(PPO and HMO) Employee Assistance Program Dental coverage Paid Birthday Leave Vision coverage Critical Illness coverage Short-term Disability coverage Accident insurance Life Insurance Competitive 401K plan w/ Safe Harbor Matching
Position Qualifications 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.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Critical Illness Coverage
Paid Birthday Leave
401K Plan with Safe Harbor Matching
Medical Plans (PPO and HMO)
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition.
Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
