Occupational Therapist - Home Health, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy in home settings across all age groups. The role entails managing patient care, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and at least one year of experience. This position is vital for helping patients regain physical independence. Certification and licensure are mandatory upon hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a licensed occupational therapist in an acute, outpatient or post-acute setting.
• Current GA License as Occupational Therapist required upon hire.
• Current CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy in the home setting.
• Manage assigned case load of patients, coordinating care with multiple disciplines.
• Conduct evaluations and treatments to restore function and relieve pain.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities: Provides skilled occupational therapy in the home setting to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatric. Responsible for the overall management and of an assigned case load of patients, coordinating care with multiple disciplines, physicians and community resources to achieve highest level of physical independence. Conducts occupational therapy evaluations and treatments to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following illness or injury. Practices in compliance with professional knowledge and standards of clinical practice and in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency, laws and regulations of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payers. Demonstrates professional growth and accountability. Reports to and is supported by the Piedmont Home Health Clinical Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year experience as a licensed occupational therapist in an acute, outpatient or post-acute setting Required
• Prior home health experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered Current GA License as Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Current CPR certification Upon Hire Required and
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Current valid GA driver's license Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital