What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at LHC Group?
LHC Group seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist.
At Indiana Homecare Northwest, a part of LHC Group, we value a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. You can find a home for your career here.
As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:
- To build trusted therapist-patient relationships
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Independence and autonomy
- Career growth possibilities
Giving your passion to serve others and your drive for better quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment.
- Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy.
- Evaluates patient functional status, occupational therapy needs, and consults with physicians in developing the therapy plan of care.
- Observes, records, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
- Conducts patient assessments evaluating functional ability using diagnostic tests.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Company OverviewLHC Group values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Indiana HomeCare Northwest a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
LHC Group Job ID #2024032743. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (Home Health)
About LHC Group
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. Our mission is to reach more patients with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs