Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Pernini Recruiting Company; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The role involves assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with the care team in the patient’s home environment.

Qualifications include a BS in OT, NCLEX certification (OT), and state licensure, with at least 1 year of Home Health experience. A valid driver’s license and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year Home Health experience required.
• BS 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 a valid driver's license.
• Graduate of an OT school approved by CMA/AOTA.
• Prefer membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete process of occupational therapy care for assigned patients.
• Coordinate care with physician and patient care team.
• Assess patients and develop/implement individualized care plans.
• Focus on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience.
• Provide or direct the majority of the patient’s therapy in home health.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient education

Self-care instruction

Timely documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

State license to practice

Accredited OT program graduate

AAOTA member (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.