Occupational Therapist - PRN

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

Job summary

Aviator Home Health in Texas is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop plans of care, and deliver skilled home health services.

You will supervise support staff, ensure documentation, participate in continuing education, and maintain infection control standards while providing compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or higher from an APTA-approved program.
• Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments in home health and determine patient needs.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care in coordination with physician and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluate equipment needs as applicable.
• Monitor outcomes and discharge planning.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions during patient care activities.
• Supervise PTA and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation and participate in in-service programs.
• Maintain continuing education requirements and professional growth.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

BLS CPR

Durable medical equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or higher

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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 TherapistPerform 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 competencyProficient 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 LicenseSkills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current BLS for healthcare workers CPR. 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.