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Home Health Occupational Therapist
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$58.00
to
$65.00
/ Hour
Category
Occupational Therapist
*Job Details*
Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay Rate: $45 - $55 per hour (depending on experience)
*Attention OTs!!!* Are you ready to truly make a difference in a patient's quality of life, through delivering 1:1 care? As a Home Health OT, you will actively feel and see how your role impacts those we serve. At 1st Meridian Home Health, you will join a committed team of Home Health professionals with a fervor for doing good work in our community. We are growing within Riverside County, and looking for talented and skilled OTs that share our passion for delivering quality patient care.
In turn, you will receive unparalleled support, along with competitive pay and excellent benefits. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide various resources and incentives, dedicated to cultivating your career, as well as offering opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth.
*Job Summary*
Meridian Home Health is currently looking for an energetic and customer service-focused Occupational Therapist. We are a boutique home health care company, based in San Diego, where your voice will be heard and patient care comes first. If you want to be a part of a team where you can make a difference, then reach out!
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES*
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. 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.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. 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.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. Meridian Home Health Job Descriptions CA Joint Commission Home Health Human Resource/Revised January 2018 Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist
11. Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for the patients.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
*POSITION QUALIFICATIONS*
1. 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.
2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
6. Possesses and maintains Malpractice Insurance ( www.nso.com ).
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay Rate: $45 - $55 per hour (depending on experience)
*Attention OTs!!!* Are you ready to truly make a difference in a patient's quality of life, through delivering 1:1 care? As a Home Health OT, you will actively feel and see how your role impacts those we serve. At 1st Meridian Home Health, you will join a committed team of Home Health professionals with a fervor for doing good work in our community. We are growing within Riverside County, and looking for talented and skilled OTs that share our passion for delivering quality patient care.
In turn, you will receive unparalleled support, along with competitive pay and excellent benefits. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide various resources and incentives, dedicated to cultivating your career, as well as offering opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth.
*Job Summary*
Meridian Home Health is currently looking for an energetic and customer service-focused Occupational Therapist. We are a boutique home health care company, based in San Diego, where your voice will be heard and patient care comes first. If you want to be a part of a team where you can make a difference, then reach out!
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES*
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. 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.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. 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.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. Meridian Home Health Job Descriptions CA Joint Commission Home Health Human Resource/Revised January 2018 Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist
11. Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for the patients.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
*POSITION QUALIFICATIONS*
1. 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.
2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
6. Possesses and maintains Malpractice Insurance ( www.nso.com ).
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
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