Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Lifecare Home Health Family; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide coordinated care to clients of all ages, planning and evaluating care to enhance their well-being. The company emphasizes employee support and a positive work environment, ensuring that you are appreciated for your skills and compassion. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence in care and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Team Events

Recruitment Incentive Program

Continuing Education Training

Employee Recognition Programs

Performance Incentives

Family Team Environment

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an OT in clinical care, preferably home health.
• Must maintain a valid OT license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated care and evaluate client care plans.
• Conduct clinical assessments and document care plans.
• Facilitate communication with clients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

English comprehension

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) for home health to join our team.

Coverage Areas: New Braunfels and surrounding area

Why Beyond Faith Home Care?

Join our team at Beyond Faith Homecare be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Beyond Faith Home Care is the place for you! We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide:

• Competitive Pay
• Team Events
• Recruitment Incentive Program
• Continuing Education Training
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Performance Incentives
• Family Team Environment
• Milage Reimbursement

Job Summary:

Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Evaluates occupational roles and performance of clients with physical, psycho-social, and/or cognitive impairments. Provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote/exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values at all times.
• Perform clinical assessments; identify patient needs and appropriateness of client.
• Document, prepare/revise, and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client care activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA).
• Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention clients' ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to clients' ADL performance needs.
• Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case conferences/Team Meetings. Facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Evaluate client's occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure, and rest. Assess sensory-motor, neuromuscular, psycho-social, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
• Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

Requirements

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience as an OT in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred, home health experience.

Skills:

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write, and comprehend English.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment.
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• Current State professional license as an OT in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR.

On-going employment as an OT always requires maintenance of a valid OT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in patient’s home in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.