Occupational Therapist To Conduct Home Visits

About the job

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides family-oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation with other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Currently, this position is Per Diem.

Benefits of working for ACSA:

• Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life schedule

• Competitive pay rates

• Advancement potential

• Health care plans

• Work in a one-on-one care environment

• Employee and client referral bonus program

• We provide the initial training, ongoing educational opportunities with nursing support

Qualifications

• Philadelphia Occupational Therapy (OT) license and CPR Certification

• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.

• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills

• Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.

• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills

• Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.

• Communicate with Director of Nursing on a regular basis about project status and issues.

• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.

• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.

• Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.

• Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.

• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of functioning.

• Gather background data, reviews referrals, select and modify evaluation tools, and evaluate patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.

• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.

• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.

• Preparing clinical progress notes.

• Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.

• Evaluating outcomes.

• Planning Discharge.

• Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.

• Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges assigned.

Salary

• The pay for this position ranges from $65-$75 per hour . Pay rates are determined based on experience, distance, and/or availability.

Visits: Visits can be completed mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights

Please note that this is a 100% per diem position. Entry-level experience welcomed.