2+ years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Licensed driver with insured and maintained vehicle
Responsibilities
Provides counseling for patients, caregivers, and families
Conducts patient and caregiver education
Communicates with physicians regarding the home health plan
Evaluates patient's functional status and home environment
Develops treatment programs and establishes improvement goals
Teaches patients new skills or retrains them in daily activities
Fabrics splints and instructs on adaptive equipment use
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match
Critical illness benefit
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
This is a home health role and will require the occupational therapist to work in the field visiting patients in the community.
BENEFITS
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match
Critical illness benefit
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Pay Range: $65.00 - $80.00/hr
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an occupational therapist (OT) to be responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.
DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITY
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
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.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Teaches new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
Fabricates splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
Trains patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Valid CA OT License
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
2+ years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
We'd love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!
About Pinnacle living
Pinnacle Financial Partners is an American bank headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee operating in Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee, and, since June 2017, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
