Occupational Therapist

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus available

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A health care organization in Tracy, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services and create treatment plans for home health patients. The ideal candidate will be experienced, licensed, and possess strong communication skills. The role includes evaluating patient needs and coordinating care with other health professionals. A sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed driver with insured automobile.
• Ability to evaluate patient's functional status.
• Experience in home health care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional status and home environment.
• Develops treatment program and establishes care goals.
• Maintains clinical records and communicates with physicians.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Organization skills

CPR certified

Experience as Occupational Therapist

Education

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Registered with the National Registration Examination

Licensed to practice as Occupational Therapist

Job description

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Healthy Living at Home - Modesto, LLC is in search for a professional and caring Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to provide occupational therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater San Joaquin County - Tracy and Manteca, CA metropolitan areas.**SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION**Position OverviewThe occupational therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Basic 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.
• Licensed to practice as Occupational Therapist within the state, if applicable.
• One (1) year or more experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Good verbal, written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Physical RequirementsTypical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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