Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN Tuscaloosa

Compassus; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compassus in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality rehabilitative therapy, initiating planned activities to enhance physical and psychosocial functioning.

You will visit patients, complete assessments, and collaborate with physicians to start care. The role includes education for patients and families, OASIS completion, discharge planning, and participation in care teams.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in acute care, home health, or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in the development of occupational therapy plans of care for patients.
• Visits patients for assessment/evaluations and communicates with physician before start of care as needed.
• Completes OASIS assessments as appropriate.
• Implements the plans of care.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and families.
• Evaluates outcomes of care.
• Plans for discharge as appropriate.
• May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
• Supports growth and profitability via responsible resource use and educating the community.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care.
• Applies agency policies and regulatory requirements in care.
• Completes required documentation and visit/coordination notes timely.
• Provides skilled restorative treatment to improve physical function and ADLs; designs orthotic/self-help devices and related training.
• Reports grievances and complaints to appropriate persons.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing.
• Supervises the care given by Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Home Health Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality rehabilitative occupational therapy to clients. S/he initiates planned, purposeful activity designed to enhance the physical and psychosocial functioning of the client.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of occupational therapy plans of care for patients.
• Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluations and communicates with physician before start of care and as needed.
• Completes OASIS assessments as appropriate.
• Implements the plans of care.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and families.
• Evaluates outcomes of care.
• Plans for discharge as appropriate.
• May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
• Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate the care of the patient & family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education.
• Applies the policies & procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of State and Federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care.
• Completes all required documentation, visit notes, coordination notes, and other reports in a timely manner.
• Provide skilled restorative treatment to enhance physical function of joints/muscles, pain management, sensory integration, teaching compensatory techniques for ADL’s; designing, fabricating, fitting of orthotic & self-help devices, vocational & pre-vocational assessment & training, work simplification & energy conservation, home evaluation for safety, joint protection, gross/fine apprehension patterns/free writing, upper extremity strength, muscle reeducation transfer training/standing/tolerance & balance.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing.
• Supervises the care given by Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.

At least one (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care, home health, or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual.

Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others. Your Career Journey Matters We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

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At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high‑quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long‑term care partners.

The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.

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