In-Home Occupational Therapist: Impactful Home Care

Mercy Co; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders, under physician direction. You will develop and implement treatment plans, assess needs, and document progress while coordinating with medical teams.

Qualified applicants will have an OT degree, a current state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license, with minimum one year of relevant experience in home health or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state license and valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care.
• Two years' experience in acute care or home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home occupational therapy services to patients as directed by a physician.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Assess patient needs and adjust interventions to progress goals.
• Document patient progress and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff, and family members.
• Schedule patient visits and manage timely communication with the office.
• Travel to patient homes and operate safely in varying home environments.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

OT Program graduate

Job description

Mercy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders, under physician direction. You will develop and implement treatment plans, assess needs, and document progress while coordinating with medical teams.

Qualified applicants will have an OT degree, a current state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license, with minimum one year of relevant experience in home health or similar settings.