Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem, Home Health

bayada home health care; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to serve patients in Monett, MO. This Per Diem position offers flexible schedules and requires evaluating patients' functional status, developing intervention plans, and educating clients on rehabilitation. Candidates should possess a current Missouri Occupational Therapist license and ideally have some experience in home care. Benefits may include medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status.
• Develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Education

Current Missouri Occupational Therapist license

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Reduce stress and burnout! Provide clinical care where patients want to be – in the comfort of their own home.

Why you’ll love what you do at Integrity Home Care + Hospice:

• Experience true work/life balance with flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules
• Perform 1:1 direct care in client homes
• Hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger interdisciplinary care team
• Advance your career with clinical and business leadership tracks

We are recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to reliably serve patients in the Monett, MO and surrounding area. This is a Per Diem position.

What you’ll do:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client\'s health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

What you should have:

• A current Missouri Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!
• Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

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