Traveling Occupational Therapist in Home Health

Elara; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer match

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring in Oklahoma is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our home-based care team. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and coordinate with physicians and caregivers to deliver high-quality therapy in patients' homes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, an active OT license, at least one year of clinical experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Able to travel within branch/office coverage area or up to 50%.
• Must have dependable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehabilitation needs and develops a care plan.
• Implements and develops the Plan of Care ensuring quality and discharge planning.
• Communicates findings to supervisor, physician, and care team.
• Initiates patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verifies the Plan of Care and provides care per physician orders.
• Writes physician orders for additional visits and Plan of Care changes.
• Incorporates goals from the Plan of Care into therapy sessions.
• Provides occupational therapy services per standards and physician approval.
• Instructs patients and families in activities of daily living and uses adaptive equipment.
• Assists with equipment needs and fabrication of splints if required.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Accredited OT program

Active OT license

Job description

Elara Caring in Oklahoma is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our home-based care team. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and coordinate with physicians and caregivers to deliver high-quality therapy in patients' homes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, an active OT license, at least one year of clinical experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% with a dependable vehicle.