Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Mileage Reimbursement 0.585 cents per/

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join Deaconess Home Health in Evansville, Indiana. The OT will assess patients in their homes, design goals, and implement plans to restore independence and improve quality of life.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in OT, an active state license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of clinical OT experience; a valid driver’s license is also needed. The role offers competitive wages and mileage reimbursement.

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.

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. Utilise 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.

Skills

OT license

CPR/BLS

Bachelor's degree

Home health

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time

Deaconess Home Health - Evansville, Indiana - Hiring - Occupational Therapist - Part time

Competitive Wages- Employee Benefits- Mileage Reimbursement 0.585 cents per mile

At Deaconess Home Health, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join Deaconess 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. Utilise 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

• 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

Deaconess Home Health 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