Home Health Occupational Therapist

1057 AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice Inc; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice Inc seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate and plan patient care in a home-based setting in Florida. The role focuses on improving independence through OT interventions, safety training, and family education.

The position requires OT licensure, a minimum of 1 year of clinical OT experience, strong communication, and ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy preferred; OT license required.
• At least 1 year of OT clinical experience; home health preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance; BLS CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans home health aide activities in absence of other professionals.
• Communicates effectively with team, patients, families.
• Conducts comprehensive initial OT evaluations.
• Develops and implements plans of care with goals.
• Maintains clinical records per policy.
• Participates in team conferences and orientation sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Home health knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Clinical OT experience

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Part time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Address: 13925 17Th St
• City: Dade City
• State: Florida
• Postal Code: 33525

Job Description

• Supervises and plans home health aide activities in the absence of other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.
• Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
• Participates in orientation, in-service, and staff meetings as scheduled, and develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, educational activities, and professional affiliations.
• Participates in the team process through cooperative efforts with team members in developing the patient care plan and attending team conferences.
• Conducts home safety evaluations related to activities of daily living and communicates specific needs to the physician and appropriate team members.
• Instructs patients and families in the total occupational therapy program, including self-care and creative activities aimed at improving independence, physical, and mental functioning.
• Establishes household management routines to support patient independence.
• Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and patient care responsibilities, including participation in weekend coverage and call rotation.
• Performs comprehensive initial evaluations on all patients requiring occupational therapy.
• Establishes and implements a plan of care with goals based on the patient’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement, in conjunction with the patient, family, caregiver, and physician’s orders.
• Continuously evaluates the patient’s response to the occupational therapy program and modifies the care plan as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A working knowledge of community resources and an ability to refer patients and families appropriately.
• Knowledge of Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery.
• Entry level competency of occupational therapy practice, theory, principle, and applications as defined in competency department policies.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.

Education

• Master's [Preferred]
• Field of Study: in Occupational Therapy
• Work Experience: 1+ clinical experience as an occupational therapist in an acute or rehab setting [Required]
• 1+ of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in home health [Preferred]

Additional Information

Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

$35.05 - $65.19

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

About Us

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.