Occupational Therapist

Personal Home Care of North Carolina; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

One-on-one Training

Job summary

Personal Home Care of North Carolina seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills in home health settings. You will evaluate patients, plan treatments, guide exercises, and coordinate care across physicians and staff.

This fast-paced, team-driven role covers Cary, Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas with opportunities for new graduates. A current NC OT license, CPR certification, and strong communication are required; bilingual

Qualifications

• Must hold NC or multi-state Occupational Therapy license.
• Current CPR certificate required.
• Experience preferred: 2–3 years with diverse disabilities; home health is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine Start of Care treatment plans with physicians or orders.
• Assist patients with exercises to improve strength, coordination and ROM.
• Instruct patients on adaptive equipment and home-use strategies.

Skills

Licensing/compliance

CPR certified

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Technology skills

Bilingual Russian/English

Education

OT License

Tools

EMR

iPad/Laptop

Job description

Occupational Therapist *Sign On Bonus* Up To $5K*

Job Description

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for helping patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

PHC is a rapidly growing full-service Home Health Agency looking for an energetic and dedicated team member who is willing to learn new skills and improve our business processes. This is a fast-paced role in a growing company working in a very friendly and dynamic team.

We are growing quickly and looking for dedicated Home Health professionals to staff Cary/Raleigh/Durham & Surrounding areas providing excellent patient care. Accepting New Graduates!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' abilities and determine treatment plans (Start of Care) in consultation with physicians or by prescription to help patients improve or maintain their daily living skills
• Assist patients with exercises and activities to improve their strength, coordination, and range of motion
• Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive technology to perform daily tasks
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers
• 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.
• Coordinate care, including care management and discharge planning as needed with patient / responsible party, physician, other disciplines, and or external resources.
• Collaborate with other team clinicians and healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Maintain accurate, objective and up-to-date patient records and documentation in accordance with regulations and agency policy/procedures
• Stay current with new developments and techniques in occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development

Requirements

• NC or Multi-State Occupational Therapy License
• Current CPR Certificate
• Preferred: 2-3 years experience working with patients with a variety of disabilities and conditions; prior home health experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs and treatment plans
• Current Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Great technology skills (use of iPad/Laptop to record visit notes, EMR)
• Bi-Lingual (Russian/English; Spanish/English) is a plus

PHC Offers

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• One-on-one Training

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time/PRN positions available

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Weekend availability

Work Location: On the Road; SNF/ALF; Client Home