Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 53,974 - 80,286; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join St. Elizabeth's Home Health team in Florence, Kentucky. The role involves providing skilled therapy services to patients in their homes, focusing on improving their quality of life and independence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, an active state license, and experience in a clinical setting. This PRN position offers a pay range of $39.18 to $58.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active registered OT license in the state of Kentucky.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One year of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate with health team members regarding patient conditions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Personalized treatment planning

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 a 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 where you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting
• Current Driver’s 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

St. Elizabeths 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $39.18 - $58.28/hour