Empowering Home Health Occupational Therapist

Symbii Home Health and Hospice-Layton; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our home health team in Utah. The OT will implement standards of care, develop individualized care plans with patients and caregivers, and provide patient education and family counseling.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, assess functional status, and participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities. Two years of OT clinical experience and ACOTE accreditation are required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist where the HHA is located.
• Must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Must be eligible for or have taken the NBCOT certification examination.
• Two years of clinical OT experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the individualized plan of care with patient and caregivers.
• Provide physician-ordered OT services and patient/family counseling.
• Evaluate functional status and home environment; adjust plan as needed.
• Document clinical notes and report changes to the physician.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

CPR certified

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility

Current CPR certification

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our home health team in Utah. The OT will implement standards of care, develop individualized care plans with patients and caregivers, and provide patient education and family counseling.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, assess functional status, and participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities. Two years of OT clinical experience and ACOTE accreditation are required.