Home Healthcare Occupational Therapist (OT)

ProSource; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

ProSource is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for contract work in Huntsville, TX. The role involves evaluating patients in home settings, developing retraining programs, and coordinating with physicians and the care team to support rehabilitation goals.

The position requires an OT degree, current licensure, CPR certification, and at least six months of OT experience, with a preference for Home Health background. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum six months OT experience preferred.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current and unrestricted OT licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patients' daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function in patients' homes or other settings to assist the physician.
• Confer with the physician and health care team to participate in Plan of Care development/revision.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve/restore strength and range-of-motion.
• Review/redefine retraining programs in line with behavioral goals and rehab guidelines.
• Collaborate with vocational team members to implement patient-centered plans.
• Report patient status to physicians, rehab staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning; support other health care personnel.
• Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend/adapt adaptive equipment to improve home/work environments and participation.
• Design/train staff and family in retraining programs including activities of daily living.
• Coordinate/supervise Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance.
• Document care observations, interventions and evaluations on the day services are rendered.
• Ensure interim orders from physicians are documented and implemented.
• Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summaries to supervisors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

OT licensure

Home Health experience

Documentation

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

Job Description

• Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.
• Consult with other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients.
• Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community.
• Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise/instruct and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered.
• Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented.
• Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.
• Consult with other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients.
• Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community.
• Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise/instruct and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered.
• Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented.
• Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Qualifications

• Required Skills
• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• A minimum of six months occupational therapy experience preferred
• Home Health experience a plus
• Current and unrestricted OT licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Good organizational and communication

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Role characteristics:

• On the road

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person