Occupational Therapist (Gaston/Lincoln Co)
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Job Description
An Occupational Therapist is responsible for helping patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
Occupational Therapist
Job Description
An Occupational Therapist is responsible for helping patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
PHC is a rapidly growing full-service Home Health Agency looking for an energetic and dedicated team member who is willing to learn new skills and improve our business processes. This is a fast-paced role in a growing company working in a very friendly and dynamic team.
We are growing quickly and looking for dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide services to clients in Mecklenburg, Gaston and Lincoln Counties & Surrounding areas providing excellent patient care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' abilities and determine treatment plans (Start of Care) in consultation with physicians or by prescription to help patients improve or maintain their daily living skills
- Assist patients with exercises and activities to improve their strength, coordination, and range of motion
- Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive technology to perform daily tasks
- Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion, and function or teach compensation measures.
- Coordinate care, including care management and discharge planning as needed with patient / responsible party, physician, other disciplines, and or external resources.
- Collaborate with other team clinicians and healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Maintain accurate, objective and up-to-date patient records and documentation in accordance with regulations and agency policy/procedures
- Stay current with new developments and techniques in occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development
Requirements
- NC or Multi-State Occupational Therapy License
- Current CPR Certificate
- 2-3 years experience working with patients with a variety of disabilities and conditions; prior home health experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs and treatment plans
- Current Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Great technology skills (use of iPad/Laptop to record visit notes, EMR)
- Bi-Lingual (Russian/English; Spanish/English) is a plus
PHC Offers
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- One-on-one Training
Job Type: Part Time, PRN
Schedule: Monday - Friday; Weekend availability
Work Location: On the Road; SNF/ALF; Client Home
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