Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Current CPR Certification
Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient's functional status and home environment for hazards
Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function
Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities
Fabricate splints and instruct on adaptive equipment use
Train patients in prosthetic and orthotic device usage
Maintain clinical records and report patient condition changes
Participate in discharge planning and coordinate care with other professionals
Benefits
Flexible pay structure based on visits rather than hourly rates
Opportunity to work in a home health setting
Engagement in a collaborative care environment
Potential for professional development through in-services and case conferences
Full Job Description
PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR
Human Touch Home Health Care is look for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any
changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
Job Types: Fulltime
Pay: $70.00-85.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)
Medical specialties: Home Health
Work setting: In-person
Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute (Required)
Experience: Occupational Therapist and Home Health 1 year (Preferred)
Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.
