Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a home health team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinating with physicians and the care team to manage the complete therapeutic process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, is licensed in the state, and has passed the NBCOT examination. At least one year of home health experience is preferred, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy is required.
• National certification (NBCOT) required.
• Valid state license to practice OT.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered OT care and manages the complete care process in home health.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates with physicians and care team to implement plans and support goal achievement.
• Delivers or directs most of the patient\'s therapy to support care continuum.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient/family education

Communication with diverse patients

Documentation timely

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

State license in practicing state

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.