Ocupational Therapist

About the role

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities

• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capability.
• Periodically participate with all other home care personnel in patient’s care planning.
• Provide prescribed occupational therapy and all skilled procedures.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
• Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment.

Requirements

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and /or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, -or-
• Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Currently licensed by the Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners in the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply
• Minimum of one year in an acute care setting.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Home Health preferred.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation

Skills

• Passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible

Benefits

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis
• Supported in the field - support is always available
• Provided with ongoing recognition opportunities

Pay

$64.00 - $72.00 per hour

Schedule

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

License/Certification

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)