Occupational Therapist (OT) - $10K Sign on Bonus

Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting Nurse) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) — a skilled professional who is also a calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence to care for our patients. This role is about being a significant part of our patients' journey, educating and managing therapy that is appropriate for their needs. The ideal candidate aligns with Visiting Nurse’s values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care, and believes Occupational Therapy is a calling.

About Visiting Nurse Health System

Serving the Atlanta area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We help patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services, achieving top-tier patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, patient education, and manage therapy (physical, occupational, or speech) as called for in the patient’s treatment plan.
• Consult with and educate other care team members concerning applicable patient assessment and treatment protocols.
• Serve as a rehabilitation resource for the care team.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to therapy services, assess service needs on an ongoing basis, arrange additional therapy services required, and obtain physician orders for such services.
• Ensure clinical record documentation demonstrates compliance with physician orders for care provided and the frequency of visits.
• Ensure clinical documentation and Oasis time points are complete, accurate, and submitted with an error rate of less than 20%.
• Serve as a preceptor to others when needed or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• 2 years of full-time OT experience
• Home Health experience preferred
• Current GA OT License
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with a flexible work schedule.

Pay

Paid on a per-visit basis with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• PTO and 9 Holidays
• 403b with company match