Occupational Therapist

Human Touch Home Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health Care is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to implement standards of care and to perform direct patient care as defined by state guidelines. The role emphasizes per-visit compensation and in-person service.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing treatment plans, coordinating with physicians, and training patients and caregivers. The position requires OT licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license, with full-time benefits available for

Qualifications

• OT degree accreditation per AMA/AOTA standards.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination for OT.
• Two years of clinical OT experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR Certification is current.
• Licensed driver with a valid insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional status and home environment; identifies equipment needs and contributes to the total plan of care.
• Performs work capacity evaluation for patients planning to return to work; refers to vocational training when appropriate.
• Develops treatment programs and communicates the plan of care to the physician and team.
• Teaches or retrains daily living activities as needed; fabricates splints or instructs use of adaptive equipment.
• Trains patients in prosthetic/orthotic device use; maintains clinical records and reports changes to the physician.
• Maintains communication with all care team members to ensure coordinated care; participates in case conferences and discharge planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR Certification

Organization skills

Driver's license

Education

OT degree accreditation

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

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
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave

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.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

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.

Job Types: Fulltime

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.