Compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Baptist Health Deaconess Health at Home; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Deaconess Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team on a PRN basis. The OT will evaluate patients at home, set goals, and develop plans to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include creating personalized treatment plans, teaching home safety, and documenting progress. A state OT license, CPR/BLS, and one year of clinical OT experience are required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active registered OT license in the state in which you practice.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices to improve functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs; use outcome-based measures to assess effectiveness.
• Collaborate and communicate patient changes in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Skills

1-year OT experience

Active OT license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license in state

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Baptist Deaconess Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team on a PRN basis. The OT will evaluate patients at home, set goals, and develop plans to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include creating personalized treatment plans, teaching home safety, and documenting progress. A state OT license, CPR/BLS, and one year of clinical OT experience are required, along with a valid driver's license.