Occupational Therapist Per Visit

Alpine Care Home Health; Troy (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options

Career growth and development

Mentorship and continued learning opportunities

Engaging and mission driven workplace

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

A home health care service in Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assist in evaluating patient needs and provide therapy in the home setting. The ideal candidate will be licensed with at least 2 years of experience and a passion for helping patients achieve independence. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including mentorship opportunities and 401(k) matching.

Formación

• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Practice with at least 2 years of experience.
• Active CPR Certification required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Assist physician in evaluating patient function and develops treatment plans.
• Provides therapy treatment as ordered by physician.
• Guide patients in therapeutic self-care activities.

Conocimientos

Communication

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Therapeutic guidance

Home assessment

Educación

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability. We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist Per Visit (OT) is a qualified professional who assists the physician in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of treatment (revising as necessary), prepares clinical and progress notes, advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel, and participates in in-service programs.
• Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician
• Assists the physician in evaluating level-of-function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient’s current level-of-functioning and potential for improvement
• Assists in developing and updating the plan of treatment
• Participates in case conferences as requested
• Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
• Establishes household management routines
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient\'s reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient\'s condition
• Documents each visit made to the patient and incorporates notes into the clinical record at least weekly
• Prepares written discharge summary
• Advises, consults, and instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, assistive devices and adaptive equipment
• Instructs, teaches, and supervises the family in the patient\'s total occupational therapy program
• Instructs, teaches, and supervises other health team personnel in the case of patients regarding occupational therapy
• Evaluates the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations
• Re-assess patient for effectiveness related to goals, continuing or discontinuing service, changes to goals or care plan update, objective evidence or statement of expectation of continued progress toward goals at least every 30 days
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) as applicable and adheres to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and codes in federal, state, and local laws which are concerned with the practice of Occupational Therapy; and adheres to the policies established by the Agency
• May supervise aide in lieu of a registered nurse if O.T. is the only service provided
• Participates in staff development activities, which may include providing in-service training to other hospice personnel, attends paramedical in-service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing In-service meetings

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education, Accreditation of the Council on Education of the American Medical Association, and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Practice with at least 2 years of experience
• Active CPR Certification
• Maintain a valid driver\'s license, reliable vehicle, and good driving record
• Communicate and coordinate activity/progress with other members of the team
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintains productivity level of 90%
• Responsible for ensuring the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
• Career growth and development
• Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
• Engaging and mission driven workplace
• 401(k) matching
• Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)

Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you\'re excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Home Health Care Services