OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HANCOCK HOME HEALTH

Aspirus, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Full benefits for part- and full-time

Job summary

Aspirus at Home in Hancock is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Hourly) to join our field team. You will perform evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, and supervise COTA staff to deliver home-based care.

Full-time 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period), day shift. Michigan licensure required, CPR within 90 days, and a valid Michigan driver’s license with adequate auto insurance. Join a mission-driven health system offering strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist beneficial but not required.
• Current Michigan licensure to practice Occupational Therapy required.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Michigan Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates using tests/measures to assess patient condition.
• Uses evaluation data to establish an appropriate treatment plan.
• Establishes the treatment plan aligned with age-related physical, psychosocial, and language development needs.
• Re-evaluates patient progress and determines appropriate modifications and timely discharge.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in carrying out the plan.
• Documents treatment to justify reimbursement and record progress.
• Communicates patient status to other therapists and health professionals regarding progress.
• Contributes to Home Health Quality assessment and Performance Improvement processes.
• Oversees CNAs in delivery of care to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus At Home in Hancock is seeking an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST HOURLY to join our field team!

While specific tasks may vary among departments, general responsibilities include:

• Provides evaluation utilizing tests/measures to arrive at clinical assessment of patient's condition.
• Processes information gathered during evaluation to establish an appropriate treatment plan.
• Establishes the treatment plan in accordance with the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.
• Performs ongoing re-evaluation of patient's response to treatment, determining appropriate modifications and timely discharge.
• Clinically supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in carrying out treatment plan.
• Provides adequate documentation for purposes of justifying reimbursement to third party payers, establishing baseline data and subsequent progress, and recording of treatment.
• Communicates to other therapists and health professionals regarding patient status and progress.
• Contributes to the Home Health Quality assessment and/or Performance Improvement Process.
• Clinical oversight of CNA's delivery of care which may include assignment of duties and/or assurance of safe and effective delivery of care.

HOURS: Full Time; 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period. Day Shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist beneficial but not required.
• Current Michigan licensure to practice Occupational Therapy required.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Michigan Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus at Home is a part of the Aspirus health system and is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health agency that offers services in northern and central Wisconsin, northeastern Minnesota, and parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Aspirus at Home helps to bridge the gap between the more intensive levels of care received in a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation facility and in client's home. For 60 years we have provided caring support to help people live in their own home as long as possible.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• AUTO INSURANCE
• Drivers Licenses
• CPR or BLS
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST LICENSE