What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Home Health position at 21ST CENTURY HOME HEALTH SERVICES?
Description
Occupational Therapist- Home Health - Full Time
At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area. We provide care to over 1,700 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other. The proof is in our outcomes: Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.
Territory: Targeted are of Oakland. We also have multiple opportunities throughout the Bay Area in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties.
What you’ll do as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health:
In partnership with the Case Manager you will provide skilled services to evaluate and address the needs of individuals in their homes, so they can live safely and productively in their home environment. These areas may include home safety medication management, wheelchair seating and positioning, pain management, falls prevention, management of chronic diseases and dementia family caregiver training. You will serve as an educator, patient advocate and a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Why you Should Come Work for us as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health:
- Concierge for Case Managers: Dedicated resources assist with time consuming administrative tasks
- Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours
- Targeted territories. Typically patient visits are within a 3-10 mile radius
- Autonomy: No clocking in/out
- Low turnover/High morale
- Work/life balance
- Helpful software and communication tools
- Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, etc.
- Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program
To be a success as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health:
- Current unrestricted CA Occupational Therapist License
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Knowledge of local community resources is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
- Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
- Experience home health care is highly preferred
- Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
- Case Management fundamentals is highly desired
- Self-Directed
- Empathetic
- Critical thinker
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Organized
Wage Range 105-125k Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits and 401k (Up to 4% match)
21st Century is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
