Home Health Occupational Therapist

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY; Fort Lauderdale (FL); In loco; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Part-time

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AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY in Fort Lauderdale seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist (PRN) to meet with patients, assess needs, and design personalized therapy plans. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure continuity of care and educate families on home treatment strategies.

You must hold the state OT license, communicate effectively, stay organized, and maintain detailed records as you manage multiple cases with empathy and professionalism.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Meet with patients from many backgrounds and 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.

Conoscenze

State license

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

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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