Occupational Therapist

Choice Health at Home; Punta Rassa Condos (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with immediate vesting after

Job summary

Choice Health At Home is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for PRN assignments in Fort Myers, FL. The OT will assess, plan, and implement therapy to help patients regain independence across age groups.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, care plan documentation, IDG participation, infection control, and collaboration with the care team. Requires active OT license, CPR, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Occupational Therapy license.
• 1 year OT experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and develop/adjust plans of care.
• Document plans, progress notes, and orders in a timely manner.
• Participate in IDG care planning process.
• Apply infection control practices and standard precautions.
• Assess and facilitate ROM, strength, and ADLs; fabricate adaptive equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist PRN FL - Fort Myers Home Health Branch, Fort Myers, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6501

*Pay Per Visit

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who provides occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client well being. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients/clients with physical, psycho-social and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.

As a Occupational Therapist , you will:

Perform clinical assessment; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.

Documents, prepares, revises, and completes a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.

Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients.

Participates in the IDG care planning process.

Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordination/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention the patient's ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to patient’s ADL performance needs. Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints.

Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Evaluate patient occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure and rest. Assess sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assess physical, social and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment.

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and the licensing board.

Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy License

1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred

CPR certification

Valid Driver’s License & Auto Insurance

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Benefits and Perks

• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period