Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health at Home; London (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our VNA Health at Home team. The OT will provide home health therapy, evaluate patients, set goals, and develop plans to help them regain independence and improve quality of life.

You will assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities, implement personalized treatment plans, teach safety and adaptive strategies, and document progress for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited OT program.
• Active OT license in the practicing state.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• One year OT experience in a clinical setting.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Teach home safety and adaptive equipment use.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and other home health team members.

Skills

Home health care

Assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the VNA 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.

• 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

• This is a PRN Position**

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

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

VNA Health at Home 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.

Pay Range

$37.22 - $55.37/hour