Occupational Therapist-PRN

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist at Deaconess Home Health will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home, assessing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities, developing personalized treatment plans, teaching patients and family members about home safety and adaptive equipment, maintaining accurate records, monitoring progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients' functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient's change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active registered OT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting
• Current Drivers License

Benefits

• 8-hour Day Shift
• Mileage Reimbursement (58.5 cents per mile)
• No After Hour On Call Requirements