Occupational Therapist

Baptist Health Deaconess Health at Home; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Deaconess Health at Home is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team on a PRN basis. The OT will evaluate patients at home, set goals, and develop plans to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include creating personalized treatment plans, teaching home safety, and documenting progress. A state OT license, CPR/BLS, and one year of clinical OT experience are required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active registered OT license in the state in which you practice.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices to improve functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs; use outcome-based measures to assess effectiveness.
• Collaborate and communicate patient changes in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Skills

1-year OT experience

Active OT license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license in state

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the Baptist Deaconess Health at Home team. The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises', adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient's change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

**Th is is a PRN Position**

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active registered OT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.