Occupational Therapist

Human Touch Home Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Vacation Time

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health Care is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. The therapist evaluates functional status, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care to help clients achieve independence in daily living.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, instructing patients and families, maintaining records, and ensuring adherence to care standards. On-site, per-visit compensation with flexible scheduling supports community healthcare access.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by the AOTA/ABET.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA.
• Two years of clinical occupational therapist experience.
• CPR certification current.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status and home environment to identify needs.
• Develops and communicates plan of care and treatment goals.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants as required.
• Instructs patients and families in treatment regimes and adaptive equipment.
• Maintains clinical records and coordinates with physicians and care team.

Education

Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent

CPR Certification

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We truly believe that the success of our business depends on our employees.

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), home health aide, registered nurse, or therapist, you understand the difference it makes when a home care agency is founded by family and ran by family, and other people who really care about the clients. If this makes a difference to you, Human Touch Home Health care might be the home care employer you’ve been looking for.

Description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Human Touch Home Health Care is look for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

Benefits: ONLY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Vacation Time

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any
• changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Pay

$70.00-85.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute (Required)

Experience: Occupational Therapist and Home Health 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Occupational Therapist License (Required)

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately as well as the supervision of clinical personnel.

Certified Home Health Aide

Director of Clinical Services

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The certified occupational therapy assistant contracted through the Organization is responsible to the registered occupational therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

Medical Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Clinical Records Coordinator

Responsible for managing all aspects of maintaining and protecting organization clinical records including the management of the clinical records team.