Occupational Therapist - Full-Time / Part-Time or Per-Diem

Health Care Management, Inc.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Monthly phone stipend

Job summary

Health Care Management, Inc. is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home care in Northern California. This role requires 100% travel to patients' homes within the service region.

The ideal candidate will have a California license, CPR certification, and a year of home health care experience. Compensation ranges from $55 to $65 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a home health care provider.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• Must be COVID vaccinated or possess an exemption.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients upon physician diagnosis.
• Deliver occupational therapy to patients in their own homes.
• Monitor and document patients' progress during therapy sessions.

Skills

Technical competence

Proficiency in occupational therapy procedures

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Current California State license as an Occupational Therapist

Current CPR certification

Job description

Home & Health Care Management is the oldest home health care agency in Northern California. Our agency specializes in delivering comprehensive in-home care and case management for older adults, children, and those living with disabilities across many counties. We use a matrix of Medi-Cal, Medicare and targeted health programs to find solutions that work for our clients.

Who You Are

You are a motivated Occupational Therapist who shares our vision of delivering in-home care. You treat patients in a caring and compassionate manner and help them achieve their goals of staying in their own home whilst receiving treatment.

Travel

This role comprises 100% travel within our service region. You will be traveling to patients’ homes.

Service Region

We have several counties that we service across Northern California specifically Butte County, Shasta County and Yuba Sutter counties and surrounding communities.

Schedule

We are hiring for Full-Time 40 hours per week M-F 8am-5pm or Part-Time/Per-Diem role of between 10-20 hours per week, with the possibility of expanded hours in the future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients upon physician diagnosis
• Assess patient and identify deficits impacting self-care, functional mobility, behavior, cognition and patient’s ability to function in their life’s role
• Deliver occupational therapy to patients in their own homes
• Help patients improve their motor skills, coordination, and balance through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Assist patients in developing or regaining daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing, and eating
• Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance their independence
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to coordinate patient care
• Monitor and document patients' progress during therapy sessions

Essential Requirements

• One year experience as a home health care provider
• Current California State license as an Occupational Therapist and stays updated through independent study and continuing education
• Current CPR certification
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Eligible to be insured under our liability policy with a clean DMV report
• Your own vehicle and proof of current auto insurance
• COVID vaccinated or have an exemption. PPE is provided to all employees

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated technical competence and accountable for work output.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing occupational therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing the effects of these
• Demonstrates sensitivity with patient, family, and their medical team
• Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• Professional behavior when on duty
• Ability to maintain patient records and able to organize daily schedule

Physical Requirements

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to drive intermittently on a daily basis

Compensation

Pay range is $55.00 to $65.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• You will be reimbursed for the mileage you travel in your own vehicle from the office to participant’s homes.
• Access to company owned vehicles to client visits.
• You will receive a monthly phone stipend.
• For Full Time Employees: On the first of the month following 2 months of employment, you will be eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• We offer 401(k) matching up to 4% after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked.

Leave accrues starting on your first day of employment, and you can take paid vacation, bereavement, sick and holiday leave after 90 days.