Occupational Therapist

St. Elizabeth Home Care; Cincinnati (OH); In loco; USD 52.000 - 69.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Elizabeth Home Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a PRN basis. You will assess patients in their homes, develop and implement individualized plans, and guide patients toward independence and improved quality of life.

Responsibilities include teaching safety, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians and other care providers. A current OT license and CPR/BLS certification are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active OT license in the state where you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.

Mansioni

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• 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; use outcome-based measures to assess effectiveness.
• Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a PRN Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join St. Elizabeth's 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