Occupational Therapist (contract)

Humana; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(K)

Commuter Benefit Program

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide patient-focused care in a home health setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients across ages to improve daily living activities.

Two years of OT experience in acute or rehab settings, active state license, and CPR certification are required. Travel within the local area and a flexible schedule are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (state license)
• Two years experience as an OT in acute care or rehabilitation
• Current CPR certification
• Driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessment and develop Plan of Care (POC)
• Document progress notes and care documentation
• Assess ROM, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, and safety for daily living activities
• Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and splints
• Evaluate occupational performance across self-care, work, leisure, and rest
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Communicate patient information and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Travel locally

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

This job posting is for a temporary contractor role as an employee of Atrium assigned to work at CenterWell.

Occupational Therapist

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all ages. Plans, implements and evaluates individualized patient care plans in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain patient well being and their ability to perform daily activities. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance for patients with physical, psycho-social and/or cognitive impairments. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Essential Functions

• Perform clinical assessment; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention 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.
• 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.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Consults with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient/resident status.
• Document patient procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.
• Communicate relevant patient information to appropriate physicians and caregivers while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching and other assistance as necessary.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and setup for occupational therapy equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the company/licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Promote company philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Skills

• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist - Required.
• Proof of current CPR certification - Required.
• Current driver's license - Required.
• Reliable transportation and insurance - Required.
• Two years experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

Pay Rate Range

1 - 1 USD hourly

Additional Notes

The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

CenterWell and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. CenterWell and its subsidiaries do not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Commuter Benefit Program