Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE") in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente.

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.

Habitat Health is growing, and we're looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https : / / www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope :

We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented occupational therapist who is passionate about supporting elderly persons in their journey. The occupational therapist will work within a multidisciplinary care team led by a primary care provider to ensure whole-person, integrated care. In addition to clinical services, there is an opportunity to shape the company's occupational therapy program.

Participant Care

• Provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by contributing insights from assessments, care plan recommendations, and care coordination in a collaborative spirit.
• Assesses condition, creates a treatment plan and discusses implementation of therapy with participants and caregivers.
• Instructs family members, caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with documentation in medical record notes.
• Makes home visits as needed and documents activities including participant / caregiver response in participant's chart.
• Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of DME.
• Instructs family members, caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with documentation in medical record notes.
• Documents therapy services provided and performs department record-keeping in keeping within documentation requirements.

Administration and Program Development

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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note we have a COVID-19 vaccination policy to keep both our team members and participants safe as an essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicant's disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com..

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Notice : Federal law requires Habitat Health to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.