Home Health OT — Flexible Schedule & 401K

addus; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per visit pay

Mileage reimbursement

Make your own schedule

401K match

Job summary

Addus provides home-based occupational therapy services in the Delaware area, including Middletown, Millsboro, Dover, Milford and Seaford. The Occupational Therapist delivers care per the plan of care with family and caregivers participating in the process and adheres to agency policies and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, documenting progress, recommending treatments, and instructing clients and families in activities of daily living, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Certified as an occupational therapist by AOTA.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state in which practicing.
• Minimum one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment with limited supervision.
• Must be comfortable working in a home health care setting within a client’s residence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be well organized and, excellent time-management and attention to details skill.

Responsibilities

• Guide and instruct the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and create activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning
• Participate in the development of the plan of care
• Prepare a diagnostic evaluation report of each client and make recommendations
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family member and other agency staff
• Establish household management routines
• Design and/or order appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning
• Instruct clients and their families in activities of daily living
• Attend care conferences as deemed necessary
• Instruct the family in the client’s total occupational therapy program
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication

Flexible schedule

Time management

Attention to details

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OT curriculum

AOTA certification

OT license (state)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Addus provides home-based occupational therapy services in the Delaware area, including Middletown, Millsboro, Dover, Milford and Seaford. The Occupational Therapist delivers care per the plan of care with family and caregivers participating in the process and adheres to agency policies and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, documenting progress, recommending treatments, and instructing clients and families in activities of daily living, while maintaining