Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Talent With Heart; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered home health care. You will perform assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the patient care team to support goal achievement and positive patient experience.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in OT, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and at least one year in home health; strong English communication, transportation, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an OT program and licensed.
• One year Home Health experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physician and care team to achieve goals.
• Engage patients to improve function and quality of life.
• Provide or direct therapy as part of home health continuum.

Skills

OT Home Health Expertise

Patient Education

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification (National Certification Examination)

State license in practicing state

AMA/ACME approved OT program education

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Home Health

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

OT Home Health Expertise

• Must be computer literate and able maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patients/family's cultural, ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Collaborates with the patient/family to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care, includes incident management and reporting.

EXPERIENCE

• Prefer at least one year of Home Health Care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Year Home Health Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
• State license in practicing state
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver's license

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.