Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Bardstown (KY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for a PRN home health position in Bardstown, KY. The OT will evaluate patients, set goals, and develop plans to promote independence and improve quality of life in the home setting.

The role requires an active OT license, CPR/BLS certification, and at least 1 year of OT experience in a clinical environment, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active registered OT license in the state where you practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs; develop and implement personalized treatment plans including exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices to improve functional abilities.
• Teach patients and families about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and program modifications for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary; use outcome-based measures to assess effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate changes in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Kenntnisse

Licensed OT

CPR/BLS Certification

Valid Driver's License

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a PRN Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join VNA Home Health team. The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

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. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.


• Collaborate and communicate patients' change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

VNA is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.