Occupational Therapist
About the role
KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. We seek to hire an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for working with pediatrics and enjoys a work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients within the home health setting.
- Direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and/or enhance performance.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain supplies and equipment.
- Present at internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
- Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Current state-issued professional licensure.
- Valid state driver license.
- CPR certified.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
- Home health experience preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
What Sets Us Apart
We are therapist-owned and operated, ethically centered, and prioritize work-life balance. We provide a flexible schedule and choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
Education and Work Experience
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Current state-issued professional licensure.
- Valid state driver license.
- CPR certified.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
- Home health experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities. Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear. Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting. Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature. Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Pay Range
Starting at $85,000 per year.