Occupational Therapist Home Health

Freedom At Home; Genesee Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Per diem and salaried options

Sign-on bonus

Paid mileage

Job summary

Freedom at Home seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver client-centered home health care, evaluating ADL and functional needs in patients\' homes. You will support independence and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include home safety assessments, individualized care plans, timely documentation, and communication with patients, families, and providers. Per diem and salaried options with a sign-on bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT education program accredited by the ACOTE or successor organizations.
• Currently licensed to practice in Michigan.
• Minimum of two years of OT experience, preferably in home care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Able to access patient homes that may not be handicap accessible.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the job: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, bending.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional OT services within the scope of OT practice in collaboration with primary care physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Conduct home safety checks and environmental assessments of patient homes.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care to promote independence and physical and/or mental functioning.
• Re-evaluate patients' ADL and iADL abilities and assist physicians in evaluating level of function.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive care.
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient interactions and services.

Skills

English communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist Home Health - Per Diem - Sign On Bonus - Full Time Available

Job Summary

Freedom at Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. As an OT with our organization, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional, client-centered care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. If you are a 5-star clinician looking for a company that values your work ethic, compassion, and dignity, we may be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Provide professional occupational therapy services within the scope of occupational therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the healthcare team

• Conduct home safety checks and environmental assessments of patient homes

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care to promote independence and physical and/or mental functioning

• Re-evaluate patients' ADL and iADL abilities and assist physicians in evaluating level of function

• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive care

• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient interactions and services

Requirements

• Graduate of an OT education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for OT Education (ACOTE) or successor organizations

• Currently licensed to practice in Michigan

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an OT, preferably in a home care setting

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Able to access patient homes that may not be handicap accessible

• Ability to perform physical demands of the job, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, and bending

Work Environment

• Work indoors, performing patient care assessments and tasks in patient homes

• Travel to patient residences and/or meetings

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Special Equipment to be Operated

• Vehicle for routine patient visits

• Transfer/lifting devices

• Medical supplies

• OT assistive devices

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $55 - $65 daily

• Opportunity for salaried and per diem positions

• Paid mileage

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals