What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist OT position at Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA?
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Covering visits in Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Independent Contractor (must have professional liability insurance)
- Up to $65 per visit
- 10 to 15 visits per month
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Pennsylvania
- Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification required
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Interim HealthCare 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.
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Salary : $65
