Occupational Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Human Touch Home Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home evaluations and therapy in the Colorado area. You will assess functional status, plan care, and work with patients to restore independence in the home environment.

The role emphasizes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and clinical documentation are essential for success in this home-health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the AMA and AOTA.
• Registered with the NBCOT/National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status and home environment to identify barriers.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• Performs work capacity evaluation and refers to vocational training as needed.
• Develops treatment program and communicates care plan to physician and team.
• Teaches and retrains patient in daily activities and may fabricate splints or instruct on adaptive equipment.
• Maintains clinical records and coordinates with care team.
• Instructs family/caregiver and other staff on treatment regime.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistants as per policy.
• Supports discharge planning and coordination of home health services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Driver license

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT/National Registration

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

Human Touch Home Care seeking an Occupational Therapist - OT. Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a meaningful difference in people's lives? We invite you to become a valued member of our dedicated healthcare team. As an Occupational therapist (OT) with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and advancement, this role offers a rewarding career path where your skills and expertise will be both challenged and celebrated. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help shape the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you!

About us: We are a home healthcare provider in the area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care. We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

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 and 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. 11. 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: PRN

Pay: $75.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Thornton, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: Discipline 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Discipline License (Required)

Note: This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with a position as an Occupational Therapist. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.