Allied - OT

Partners in Home Care Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401K with match

Credentialing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Missoula, Montana. The role involves evaluating patients at home, developing care plans, and providing direct OT services under physician orders.

Responsibilities include CMS OASIS scoring, care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include weekly pay and comprehensive insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish plans of care to meet patient needs in the home environment, coordinating care with other disciplines and seeking orders for appropriate additional services
• Provide direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders
• Apply knowledge of occupational therapy evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations, re-evaluations (30-day functional assessments), and treatment techniques; modify treatment as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care
• Master scoring of CMS required OASIS and collaborate with the Quality team on needed adjustments
• Acquire and maintain a basic understanding of insurance requirements in Home Health
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to establish appropriate patient-relevant care plans and communicate appropriately with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Practice point of care documentation in all direct patient care settings, documenting all skilled services provided, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to assist the agency in meeting its goals
• Manage and meet productivity standards in line with agency standards
• Maintain accurate time logs and mileage, following agency policies for start and end of day commuting and logging of mileage
• Communicate with scheduler on each day worked
• Maximize continuity of care and efficient travel routes when preparing schedules
• Oversee services provided by the Occupational Therapy Assistant and perform supervisory visits within the required time frame; provide supervision of CNA when other disciplines are no longer involved in the care plan
• Participate in relevant care conferences and appropriately plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges throughout the patient's episode of care
• Maintain requirements of occupational therapy licensure, including continuing education standards
• Practice within expected standards of ethical behavior as defined by the occupational therapy licensure board and agency policy
• Participate in agency-provided educational opportunities as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job description

Job Title: OT
Location: Missoula, Montana
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $68 - $73/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a OT for a temporary assignment in Missoula, Montana. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a OT:

• Evaluate patients and establish plans of care to meet patient needs in the home environment, coordinating care with other disciplines and seeking orders for appropriate additional services
• Provide direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders
• Apply knowledge of occupational therapy evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations, re-evaluations (30-day functional assessments), and treatment techniques; modify treatment as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care
• Master scoring of CMS required OASIS and collaborate with the Quality team on needed adjustments
• Acquire and maintain a basic understanding of insurance requirements in Home Health
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to establish appropriate patient-relevant care plans and communicate appropriately with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Practice point of care documentation in all direct patient care settings, documenting all skilled services provided, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to assist the agency in meeting its goals
• Manage and meet productivity standards in line with agency standards
• Maintain accurate time logs and mileage, following agency policies for start and end of day commuting and logging of mileage
• Communicate with scheduler on each day worked
• Maximize continuity of care and efficient travel routes when preparing schedules
• Oversee services provided by the Occupational Therapy Assistant and perform supervisory visits within the required time frame; provide supervision of CNA when other disciplines are no longer involved in the care plan
• Participate in relevant care conferences and appropriately plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges throughout the patient's episode of care
• Maintain requirements of occupational therapy licensure, including continuing education standards
• Practice within expected standards of ethical behavior as defined by the occupational therapy licensure board and agency policy
• Participate in agency-provided educational opportunities as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits for a OT:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.