Home Health OT: Empower Independence at Home

Humana Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel

Accident

Job summary

Humana Inc, CenterWell Home Health in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home rehabilitation focused on restoring independence and functional abilities. You will assess daily living skills, design retraining plans, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to implement and document care plans.

The role requires current OT licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OT licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function in patients' homes or other settings.
• Confer with physician and care team; participate in Plan of Care development and revision.
• Provide therapeutic treatment to improve strength, coordination, ROM and function.
• Review retraining programs to meet behavioral goals within rehab guidelines.
• Collaborate with vocational team to design plans aligned with patient needs.
• Report patient status and progress to physician and care team.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities.
• Design community reintegration activities to aid physical reconditioning and adjustment.
• Design adaptive equipment to improve home/work participation.
• Train staff and family in retraining programs including activities of daily living.
• Supervise OT Assistant and Home Health Aide performance.
• Document care observations, interventions and evaluations accurately.
• Ensure orders from physicians are documented and implemented.
• Submit evaluations, treatment plans and discharge summaries.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

OT degree

Job description

Humana Inc, CenterWell Home Health in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home rehabilitation focused on restoring independence and functional abilities. You will assess daily living skills, design retraining plans, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to implement and document care plans.

The role requires current OT licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.