Occupational Therapist

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Option available

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide age-appropriate interventions for patients requiring rehabilitative care. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and at least one year of full-time experience, preferably in home health. This role includes managing patient care, developing care plans, and fostering patient education. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time Occupational Therapy experience required.
• Home Health Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient’s rehabilitative needs and perform routine occupational therapy procedures.
• Develop and revise the patient’s plan of care within MD orders.
• Foster caregiver support and report concerns affecting safety.
• Participate in orientation and education of new employees.
• Complete skilled intervention documentation within established timeframes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CMS/State and Joint Commission guidelines.

Skills

Strong critical care assessment and rehabilitative skills

Positive leadership

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Windows-based computers

Understanding of home health operations

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Tools

home health patient software

Job description

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Sign‑on Bonus Option

Sign‑on Bonus Option available.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for age‑appropriate interventions for the client that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs for patients who require rehabilitative care. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with all disciplines throughout the episode of care to ensure all goals are met. The Occupational Therapist delivers high‑quality continuous care, providing assessment, therapeutic exercises, education, and treatments in the patient’s home. The therapist participates in a preceptor role for new employees and works in cooperation with other disciplines. The therapist is responsible for attending in‑services, staff meetings, special projects and continuing education.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Direct Patient Care: manage patient’s rehabilitative needs, schedule visits per MDs order, perform routine occupational therapy procedures, meet productivity standards, and seek leadership guidance as needed.
• Coordination of Services: develop and revise the patient’s plan of care within MD orders, coordinate with the Clinical Supervisor and other team members, perform duties assigned by Home Health Leadership, and maintain communication with MDs.
• Patient/Caregiver Education: foster caregiver support, report concerns affecting safety, utilize verbal and written tools to promote independence during recovery.
• Staff Education and Professional Development: participate in orientation and education of new employees, attend continuing education and in‑services, and remain current in clinical knowledge.
• Communication and Documentation: complete skilled intervention documentation within established timeframes, communicate patient status changes, apply regulatory guidelines, participate in care team conferences, and check voice mail and secure messaging daily.
• Regulatory Guidelines: demonstrate knowledge of CMS/State and Joint Commission guidelines, accurately complete visit documentation in the EMR, and meet all documentation timeframes.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
• BLS – Instructor 1.00 Required
• BLS – Provisional 1.00 Required
• Occupational Therapist 2.00 Required
• Georgia Driver’s License 3.00 Required
• Private Vehicle Insurance 4.00 Required

Additional Licenses And Certifications

None listed.

Required Minimum Experience

Home Health Experience Preferred. Minimum 1 year of full‑time Occupational Therapy experience required.

Required Minimum Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and rehabilitative skills.
• Positive leadership, problem‑solving, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based computers, home health patient software, email, internet, and computer‑based learning modules.
• Good understanding of home health operations, reimbursement, law, and regulatory processes.

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