Home Health OT

BEACON HOME HEALTH; Kingsport (TN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Home Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. You will assess patients, evaluate ADLs, and develop therapy plans to improve functional status, coordinating with physicians and nurses to support client independence across the Kingsport area.

The role requires an OT license in TN, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. You will travel to patient homes daily, document CMS data, and contribute to a supportive team in the Pennant

Qualifikationen

• Current OT license in the state where services are rendered.
• CPR certification required; driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients’ functional status and ADLs; develop and implement therapy plans.
• Evaluate CMS documentation needs and coordinate with physicians and health-care team.
• Observe, record and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Conduct functional assessments using appropriate tests and documentation.

Kenntnisse

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Reliable Transportation

Ausbildung

OT License (State of TN)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Home Health Occupational TherapistCoverage Location: KingsportOffice: Beacon Home HealthJob Type: Full TimeWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Kingsport 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.