Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Home Health - $10K sign on bonus

Somerset, PA

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, and for providing Agency staff, and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed. We are welcoming new graduates for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plans short and long term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implement developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician.
• Provide guidance and instruction to patients/family members of developed therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures/activities; and explain adaptive and progressive approaches in applying it.
• Instruct the patient/family members in the use of appropriate orthotic, or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices, with training for their use.
• Conduct functional and cognitive re-evaluations, as indicated, to assess the need for any revisions in the treatment plan.
• Instruct and familiarize, as necessary, the patient and pertinent family members with all other aspects of the total treatment program.
• Maintain adequate clinical and progress notes and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
• Periodically report to the physician on the patient’s treatment, response, and progress, and assist the physician in determining any necessary changes in the treatment program.
• Arrange for outpatient occupational therapy services that cannot be rendered in the home, as necessary.
• Provide consultation to, and instruct other members of the home health team in the use of necessary equipment, techniques, modalities, and basic activity programs, when needed, and as requested.
• Prepare periodic reports, as required by the Agency, which are sent to the physician and third party payers regarding care being provided.
• Maintain and update professional competency through in-service attendance and similar professional resources.
• Participate in staff and Agency development activities.
• Participate in in-service, case conferences, and staff meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Our supportive environment includes:

• A comprehensive onboarding program
• Clinical educators, preceptors, and supervisors to mentor and guide
• Up to 90% off higher education (degrees, certifications) and test preparation for you and your family
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• 24/7/365 after-hours care team members
• Tools to support career mobility and growth
• A company provided tablet and smart phone with 24/7/365 IT support
• Company paid emotional health and wellness support for you and your family
  

We are looking for compassionate occupational therapists with:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist issued by the state in which you will be working.
• Minimum of one year healthcare experience, but also welcoming new grads for the role
• Current driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of your day driving to/from patient locations
• A commitment to consistently meet critical deadlines for charting
• The skills needed to self-manage your time and schedule
• Demonstrated experience with tablets, mobile phones and EMR software

PPV position starting at $55+