Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our home health team as a PRN caregiver. You will assess patients in their homes, set goals, and develop plans to promote independence and improve quality of life.

You will educate families on safety and adaptive equipment, document progress, coordinate with the care team, and adjust treatment as patients progress under regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an AOTA-approved program.
• Active registered OT license in the state where you practice.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Driver's License.
• Compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and family members on home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies for daily activities.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, treatment plans, and modifications for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed using outcome-based measures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other home health team members to communicate changes in condition.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Job description

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 patient’s 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.