Home Health OT - Part-Time

CommonSpirit Health; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Mileage Reimbursement 0.585 cents per/

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join Deaconess Home Health in Evansville, Indiana. The OT will assess patients in their homes, design goals, and implement plans to restore independence and improve quality of life.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in OT, an active state license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of clinical OT experience; a valid driver’s license is also needed. The role offers competitive wages and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active registered OT license in the state which you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilise outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Skills

OT license

CPR/BLS

Bachelor's degree

Home health

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join Deaconess Home Health in Evansville, Indiana. The OT will assess patients in their homes, design goals, and implement plans to restore independence and improve quality of life.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in OT, an active state license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of clinical OT experience; a valid driver’s license is also needed. The role offers competitive wages and mileage reimbursement.