Occupational Therapist

Deaconess Home Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Deaconess Home Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based therapy. The OT will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatments to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life in their homes.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in OT, an active OT license, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of clinical OT experience. A valid driver’s license is needed, with competitive wages and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Active registered OT license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• One year of OT experience in a clinical setting.
• Current driver's license.
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs and develop personalized plans.
• Educate patients and families on home safety, adaptive equipment, and daily activities strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, plans, and changes for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans using outcome-based measures.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with the home health team.

Skills

OT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OT license

CPR/BLS Certification

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. 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

• 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

Pay Range

$37.22 - $55.37 /hour