What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at KC's Home Health Care?
Aleca Home Health f/k/a KC's Home Health Care & Sante' Home Health is a full-service Medicare & CHAP certified Home Health agency committed to providing “Care with Compassion” and fulfilling the needs of the community to the best of our ability. We strive to develop innovative solutions through education to enhance home health care services to our clients, respect all human life and dignity, strive to improve quality of life, and encourage all of our caregivers to share in our mission.
Our services include: nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social workers and home health aides. Specialized programming is available for those with COPD, pain, and congestive heart failure. We are seeking experienced home health professionals who enjoy variety, mobility and are focused on the needs of our patients.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST positions now available:
FULL TIME - West PHX service area, which includes Phoenix, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Glendale, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and outlying rural communities as needed.
FULL TIME or PRN - East PHX service area, which includes Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Maricopa and outlying rural communities as needed.
PRN - Scottsdale service area.
Full Time-Salaried positions feature competitive wage and benefits including IT package (iPad/iPhone) for business use, monthly travel stipend, health & wellness benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more!
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates patients and develops occupational therapy treatment programs in collaboration with the physician and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients. Administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise, ADL retraining, and various cognitive techniques. Instructs, motivates and assists patients in learning and improving activities of daily living. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Rehab.
Essential Responsibilities
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Required Education
- Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist.
Licensure and/or Certification
- Current OT license in good standing to practice in the state of Arizona
- Current CPR Certification
- Current Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid driver’s license with maintenance of safe driving record and a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
Experience
- Two (2) years’ experience as a Occupational Therapist required
- One (1) year Home Health Care experience preferred
- Experience in gerontology preferred
- Kinnser experience preferred but not required
Please apply directly through this posting or by visiting the Careers page of our website at kcshomehealthcare.com
No recruiters or staffing services please.
