Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN- Home Health- Ft. Worth (20959)

Cantex; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered care. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, developing and evaluating care plans, and facilitating therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, have an active state license, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including 401K, CEU reimbursement, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferred.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments.
• Evaluates the patient’s occupational performance in self-care, work, leisure, and rest.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient.
• Provides supervision to assistants and coordinates with care team.
• Maintains infection control and follows safety and quality policies.

Skills

Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Active, state license as an occupational therapist

Job description

Overview

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is a registered professional who provides occupational therapy to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients with physical, psychosocial, and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.

Essential Functions

• Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify the patient and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of the patient for home health.
• Evaluates the patient’s occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure, and rest. Assesses sensory-motor neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assesses physical, social, and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment.
• Assesses and facilitates through direct therapeutic intervention the patient’s ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to the patient’s ADL performance needs. Fabricates and maintains adaptive equipment and hand splints.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Documents, prepares, revises, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, including patient, caregiver, and family counseling, and patient and caregiver education. Provides supervision and guidance to occupational therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service training.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and the licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
• Active, state license as an occupational therapist.
• One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferred.
• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Current driver’s license.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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