Home Care Occupational Therapist - Full Time Day Shift 8am-4:30pm Flexible Schedule
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for faciliting development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
Opportunity Details:Schedule: Full Time weekdays Shift 8am-4:30pm
Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits: Team members working full-time are eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k with 6% match, paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Essential Job Responsibilities:- Meets the patient's goals and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
- Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
- Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends and implements adjustments and modifications.
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
- Ensures continuation of therapeutic plan by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient record; provides accurate and detailed record of services rendered for billing purposes.
- Supervises and develops the occupational therapy staff to maintains professional and technical knowledge.
- Practices within state licensure requirements and scope of practice.
- Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
- Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
Driving Requirements: Local Travel and Driver's License Required
Occupational Therapist Minimum Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (at minimum) in Occupational Therapy or related field.
- Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field.
- Licensure/Certification: Current license, state certification, or registered as a Occupational Therapist in good standing
- Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications: - Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree
- 2+ years previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events.
- Previous supervisory experience.
