Home Health Occupational Therapist

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to meet with patients across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, assess needs, and craft customized therapy plans. You will collaborate with the care team to arrange follow-up care and educate patients on lifestyle adjustments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and maintain a compassionate presence across multiple cases.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay compassionate and positive with patients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from diverse backgrounds to discuss therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to establish starting points for therapy.
• Create therapy plans to meet mobility goals for each patient.
• Collaborate with care team to provide follow-up care.
• Maintain thorough records of therapy and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

State OT license

Job description

SEEKING PRN IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Miami-Dade, Broward

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them. You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives. The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
• Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients