Occupational Therapist - Home Health

6 Degrees Search; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to deliver patient-centered care in patients’ homes. You will perform assessments and develop care plans aligned with goals, coordinating with the care team to ensure a positive experience.

The role requires a BS in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and at least 1 year of home health experience, with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using verbal and written communication that respects patient/family culture and preferences.
• Collaborates with 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, including incident management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy care in home health.
• Complete patient assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on goals and patient engagement.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure continuum of care and positive patient experience.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient education

Family collaboration

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

State licensure

AOTA membership preferred

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.