OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - HOME HEALTH

Occupational Therapist (OT)

The clinician hired for this position will be treating patients in the Fresno and surrounding areas.

POSITION SUMMARY :

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities in their homes. You will help patients recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Evaluate patient functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.

Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living

Identify equipment needs

Provide supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistants

Conduct an initial evaluation / assessment and report findings to the Health Care Provider and RN and develop the plan of care promptly for patients

Document initial evaluation and treatment plan and re-evaluations of patient's progress at least every thirty (30) days and update plan of care as necessary.

Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data, as indicated on a timely basis.

Observe, record, and report to the Health Care Provider the patient's treatment, response, and progress and promptly report significant changes

Obtain orders to revise the plan of care

Instruct patient / CG in the use of alternate methods and devices for upgrading independence in activities of daily living

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree and active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.

Work experience of at least one (1) year under a qualified Occupational Therapist, home health experience preferable.

Must have a vehicle, valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Ability to make home visits and provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in the home environment complete documentation effectively and submit in a timely manner

Home Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experience

BENEFITS (available to full-time employees) :

Excellent pay, including 23 days of PTO per year

Health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Continuing education & tuition assistance

Generous referral bonus program

Flexible scheduling

Company Vehicle Program with a paid gas card for eligible full-time employees

ABOUT US :

Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.

Pay : $55 - $65 / hour

Benefits : Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job Type : fulltime, parttime

Schedule : Day shift

Education : Master's degree

Work location : On-site

Salary : $55 - $65