Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide professional therapeutic services to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will assess patients’ physical and mental conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ conditions abilities, and functional limitations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to meet patients' needs and goals
• Provide hands-on therapy and rehabilitation services in the home environment
• Educate patients and families on proper use of equipment and techniques to enhance progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
• Stay current on advancements in occupational therapy through continuing education
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels
• A consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Strong team player with a focus on collaboration
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and techniques for enhancing patient independence
• Familiarity with fall prevention and safety measures.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Current state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience in home health or community-based settings

Supervision Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;  
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;  
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and  
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites. 

Work Environment:

• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Employees work in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travel to patients’ homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
• Employees will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature. 
• The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of
• responsibilities and job duties.

\Putting Our Heart into Your Care\
MyCHN Home Health Services is a local home health care provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria county.
MyCHN Home Health Services is a home healthcare organization with one central hub in the Angleton area, we fall under the MyCHN healthcare family.