Occupational Therapist (OT)
Interim HealthCare
About the role
Interim HealthCare® is the nation's first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you'll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Auxiliary patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in South Dakota
- Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Qualifications
Must have a graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in South Dakota. Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare settings. CPR certification is required. Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations is essential. Must possess good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and compassion.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pay
Pay per visit starting at $70.00-NO OASIS
Schedule
- PRN and Part Time in Rapid City
- Part Time in Spearfish, SD