Occupational Therapist

St.-Elizabeth-Home-Care; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Fidelity 401(K) plan

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our home health team.

The OT will evaluate patients in their homes, set goals and develop a plan to help them achieve independence and improve quality of life, while preventing potential health-related problems. Responsibilities include assessing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities, creating personalized treatment plans, teaching home safety and adaptive techniques, and documenting progress for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT from an accredited program.
• Active OT license to practice in the state.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1 year OT clinical experience.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans including exercises and adaptive devices.
• Educate patients and families on home safety and daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans for compliance.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists and home health team.

Skills

OT experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OT license

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the St. Elizabeth's Health at Home 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
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Your benefits include:

• Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
• Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
• Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.
  

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. Elizabeth's 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.