Hospice Occupational Therapist

Communicarehealth; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Hospice Occupational Therapist, where your skills will empower patients to regain independence and enhance their quality of life. This role involves evaluating patients and creating personalized treatment plans while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families, providing essential support and care in the comfort of their homes. Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about helping others and want to leave a legacy of service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of AOTA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional statuses and home environments.
• Develop treatment programs and communicate plans to the team.
• Train patients in using adaptive equipment and prosthetics.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Program Development

Communication Skills

Clinical Record Maintenance

Adaptive Equipment Instruction

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Registered with AOTA

2 Years Clinical Experience

Job description

Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.

We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Hospice Occupational Therapist

At Dignity Care Hospice, aHospice Occupational Therapist career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will provide both direct and indirect supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and the Home Health Aide (HHA). Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating patients’ functional statuses (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication, self-care abilities, etc.)
• Evaluating home environment for hazards/barriers to more independent living and identifying equipment needs
• Participating in the development of the plan of care
• Developing treatment programs and establishing goals for improved function. Communicating plan of care to the physician and other team members
• Teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records, notes, and reporting to the physician any changes in patient conditions
• Fabricating splints and instructing patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
• Training patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as appropriate

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Full Time

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist