Occupational Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Vacation Time

Professional development

Career advancement

Positive work environment

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health Care is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. The OT will implement care standards, assess function, and develop plans of care, with direct patient visits as defined by state practice act.

This role requires driving to patient homes and coordinating with staff. Qualified candidates have OT license, CPR, and at least 2 years' clinical OT experience; two years preferred for home health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the AMA/AOTA.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination.
• Two years of clinical experience as an OT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status and home environment; develop plan of care.
• Perform work capacity evaluation for patients returning to work; refer to vocational training as needed.
• Develop treatment goals and communicate plan to physician and staff.
• Teach new skills or retrain daily activities as required.
• Supervise OT assistants and maintain clinical records; coordinate care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

OT degree

Job description

Human Touch Home Health Care is look for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

Benefits: ONLY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Vacation Time

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Pay: $70.00-85.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute (Required)

Experience: Occupational Therapist and Home Health 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Occupational Therapist License (Required)

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.