Occupational Therapist (OT)

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Base hourly with uncapped bonus

Health insurance

401k

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide home-based therapy under physician orders in the Dearborn area. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, quality care and help patients regain function.

You’ll educate patients and families, complete accurate documentation, and ensure safety while adhering to Medicare guidelines. A valid state license and driving is required; one year of acute care OT experience

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the relevant state.
• Minimum one-year OT experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Home health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide skilled OT per physician orders.
• Evaluate patient functioning and progress.
• Improve range of motion, strength, and coordination via PT/OT activities.
• Educate patients and families on disease, treatment, and home exercise.
• Supervise COTA and document care per regulations.
• Communicate findings with the care team and complete required documentation.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Attention to detail

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.Schedule: 3 days/week; 8am-5pmTerritory: Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, DetroitAgency: Beaumont Home HealthHOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as an Occupational Therapist (OT).You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population.You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician.Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.WHAT WE OFFER:We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day.We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.HOW YOU'LL WORK:You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient.You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.Develop an individualized OT plan of care and make adjustments as needs change.Evaluation: Evaluate the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity.Minimize Patient Risk: Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.Supervision: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by COTA.Communication/Collaboration: Communicate with the COTA on supervisory visit results.Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.HARD & SOFT SKILLS:Compassionate communicator with a positive attitudePatience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkersAttention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directionsREQUIREMENTS:Occupational Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.Minimum one-year experience as a OT in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driverCapable of all physical demands.We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.#INDBEAUHH6We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.