Occupational Therapist Home Health

CHI HaH HC Bristlecone; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy in Leadville, Fairplay and Frisco on a PRN basis. The OT will evaluate patients, set goals, and design a plan to improve independence and quality of life.

The role involves coordinating with physicians and the home health team, educating families on safety and adaptive equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active registered OT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients' functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Home safety education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The primary service area for this position will be Leadville, Fairplay & Frisco

This is a PRN position

CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapis t to join CommonSpirit Health at Home. The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.
• Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active registered OT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.