OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST TO CONDUCT HOME VISITS

attentivecareservice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay rates

Advancement potential

Health care plans

One-on-one care environment

Referral bonus program

Training opportunities

Job summary

attentivecareservice is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 100% per diem home health position in the Philadelphia area. The OT will evaluate patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary issues and educate families, discharge planning, and coordinate with other professionals.

Per diem shifts can include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights; entry-level experience is welcomed. Requires OT license in Philadelphia and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Philadelphia Occupational Therapy license and CPR Certification are required.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient functioning.
• Develop and revise plan of care with physician and care team.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement treatment for assigned caseload.
• Prepare clinical progress notes and supervise aides as appropriate.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan discharge.
• Educate patients/families on proper use of adaptive equipment.
• Train students from universities or colleges when assigned.

Skills

Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Written & Oral Communication

Flexible time management

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides family-oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio‑pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory‑motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, and consultation with other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Currently, this position is per diem.

Benefits of working for ACSA

• Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life schedule
• Competitive pay rates
• Advancement potential
• Health care plans
• Work in a one‑on‑one care environment
• Employee and client referral bonus program
• We provide the initial training, ongoing educational opportunities with nursing support

Qualifications

• Philadelphia Occupational Therapy (OT) license and CPR Certification
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.
• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
• Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
• Communicate with Director of Nursing on a regular basis about project status and issues.
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
• Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.
• Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of functioning.
• Gather background data, reviews referrals, select and modify evaluation tools, and evaluate patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care‑team members.
• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Planning Discharge.
• Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
• Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges assigned.

Salary

• The pay for this position ranges from $65 to $75 per hour. Pay rates are determined based on experience, distance, and/or availability.

Visits

Visits can be completed mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights.

This is a 100% per diem position. Entry‑level experience welcomed.