What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Hill Country position at Crest Home Health?
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
Job Description:
Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending provider.
Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
- degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent
Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- licensed by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy
Attributes:
- excellent interpersonal skills
- ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner
- excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills
Physical Requirements:
- able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication
- able to deal effectively with stress
- able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment
- able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds
- able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences
Responsibilities:
- evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated
- guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic, self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
- instructs the patient and family members in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers. wheelchairs, etc.)
- confirms, on a weekly basis. the scheduling of visits with the Agency to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
- records and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to the therapy program and any changes in the patient's condition through periodic written summaries.
- prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit with the Agency to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
- participates with staff, patient, and physician in discharge activities and completes the Occupational Therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies.
- instructs other health team personnel in the care of patients regarding occupational therapy.
- supervises the occupational therapy assistant, as indicated.
- must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)
Job Types:
- PRN
- per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- dental insurance
- health insurance
- life insurance
- paid time off
- paid training
- travel reimbursement
- vision insurance
Medical Specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Medical-Surgical
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- on call
- weekend availability
Supplemental Pay Types:
- differential pay
Experience/Skills Requirements:
- preferred one year of supervised work experience
- member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Work Location:
- multiple locations
- most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $75 - $95
