Occupational Therapist - PRN

Aviator Home Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our clinical team on a PRN basis. The role emphasizes comprehensive home health care, OASIS assessments, and collaborative care planning with physicians and staff.

Applicants must hold a Texas State License as a Physical Therapist or higher per APA-approved program, valid driver’s license, and experience with home health. We value hands-on clinicians who communicate well and deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: BS PT or higher from an APTA-approved program.
• Licensure: Texas State License as a Physical Therapist; valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CPR/BLS certification and ongoing continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments including OASIS at appropriate points.
• Develop and revise a Plan of Care with physician and care-team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and assess equipment needs as applicable.
• Evaluate outcomes and coordinate discharge planning.
• Supervise PTA and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation and maintain records.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

BLS for healthcare workers

CPR

Knowledge of DME

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or higher (APTA approved)

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: McKinney, TX 75070Position Type: PRNJob Category: Occupational Therapist (OT) Aviator Home Health is looking to add highly skilled, dynamic therapy staff to our proven, evidence-based methodology and trusted philosophy with special emphasis on delivering the highest level of skilled home health care.

Aviator is changing the culture and experience of home health for the better! Come join an elite team of physical therapists who believe in having a hands-on approach to patient care and no cookie-cutter treatments! With Aviator, you're not just a clinician out in the field, you'll be part of a CLINICAL TEAM that works together for the betterment of our patients with unparalleled support from our office and management staff.

Essential Functions of the Occupational Therapist

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.
• Develop and revise a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
• Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.
• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Supervise PTA and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency
• Proficient and comfortable using technology to communicate and perform essential job functions.

Job Qualifications of the Occupational Therapist

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or higher from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Licensure: Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver’s License
• Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of currentBLS for healthcare workersCPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Experience: Home Health experience preferred, HomeCare HomeBase knowledge a plus.

Aviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

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