PIH Health

Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health, Full-Time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

PIH Health • $80K — $95K *
La Mirada, CA 90638In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered or eligible for registration with NBCOT and the California Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Current California occupational therapist license
  • Ability to perform patient care with correct body mechanics
  • Competent in evaluating and treating patients across all age groups
  • Familiarity with home health standards and documentation requirements
  • Basic computer knowledge, including Windows and mouse skills preferred
  • Basic splinting skills preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic services based on physician's orders
  • Administer care directed at upper extremity impairments
  • Address patients' activities of daily living (ADL) deficiencies
  • Support energy conservation techniques for patients with specific disorders
  • Re-educate patients on swallowing mechanisms
  • Evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses in home health settings
  • Document patient progress and care plans accurately

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive team environment
  • Impactful work with diverse patient populations
  • Opportunities for continuing education and specialization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Home Health:

The Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services in accordance with physician's orders to patients having upper extremity impairment, deficits in ADL ability, diseases or disorders requiring energy conservation and diseases or disorders requiring re-education of swallowing mechanism.

Required Skills

Occupational Therapy:
  • Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
  • With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
  • Competent to evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.

Home Health:
  • Cognizant of home health standards and practices, including, but not limited to assessments specific to discipline and documentation requirements.
  • Basic computer knowledge and abilities


Required Experience

Occupational Therapy:

Required:
  • Registered or eligible for registration by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
  • Must maintain a current California occupational therapist license.

Preferred:
  • Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.
  • Basic splinting skills preferred.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Southern California. The organization was founded in 1959 and has since grown to include three hospitals, multiple clinics, and a network of physicians and other healthcare providers. PIH Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that is accessible and affordable to all members of the community. The organization is also actively involved in community outreach and education programs that promote health and wellness.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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