Occupational Therapist- OT

BrightStar Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Free continuing education

Flexible assignments

Weekend and evening opportunities

One-to-one patient care

Joint Commission accreditation

Job summary

BrightStar Care is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to assess and treat clients in home health settings, developing individualized plans based on physician orders and patient needs. The role emphasizes improving strength, mobility, and safety, with a focus on fall risk reduction and personalized care.

You will coordinate with physicians, families, and caregivers, document progress, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a master’s or higher degree in occupationaltherapy from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Passed a National OccupationalTherapy Examination (NOTE) and/or state examination required by the state
• State licensure in state where care is being provided
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a occupationaltherapist. Community/home health is preferred
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety
• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
• Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
• Initiate occupationaltherapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of occupationaltherapy with which they may assist with the client care
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing
• Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Come join BrightStar Care, a client-centric team that holds value in honest and serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar to the top of Home Health care and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people’s live for the better. Our commitment to incorporating advance technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. The Physical must be able to evaluate the patient’s condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician’s orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, and minimize pain or discomfort. Work as much or as little as you want, with our highly flexible schedule, work full and part-time, nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting wage is (wage $ amount with opportunity for bonus through incentive program).

Benefits ADD BENEFITS SPECIFIC TO YOUR OFFICE

Weekly pay with direct deposit

GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information

Free continuing education

Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments

Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

One to one patient care

Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process

International opportunities with over 300 locations in US and Canada

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety

Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices

Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician

Initiate occupationaltherapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of occupationaltherapy with which they may assist with the client care

Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing

Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect

Requirements

Graduated with a master’s or higher degree in occupationaltherapy from an accredited occupational therapy program

Passed a National OccupationalTherapy Examination (NOTE) and/or state examination required by the state

State licensure in state where care is being provided

Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a occupationaltherapist. Community/home health is preferred

Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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