Home Health OT

The Pennant Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to serve the Cookeville area. The OT will assess functional status, activities of daily living, and home adaptations, while coordinating with the care team to implement plans of care.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, evaluating needs, and ensuring care complies with state OT practice. Travel to multiple patient residences is required, with full-time benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status and daily living activities.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care team to develop therapy plans of care.
• Document patient status, progress, and changes for CMS documentation.
• Conduct home health assessments and recommend adaptive equipment as needed.
• Provide therapy services within the scope of OT practice.
• Report patient responses and changes to the nurse supervisor and physician.

Skills

OT license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle access

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Occupational TherapistCoverage Location: Cookeville AreaOffice: Beacon Home Health CookevilleJob Type: Full TimeWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Cookeville area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. A few position highlights include:Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.THE MUST HAVES:Current OT license in the state where services are rendered.Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.Full-Time Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annuallyEmployee Referral Bonuses401K Retirement Plan & Employer MatchBeacon Home Health, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This position will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.comJob Type: Full-timeLicense/Certification:Occupational Therapy License (Required)Work Location: On the roadThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.