What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Neogen Care?
Transforming Home Healthcare
Welcome to Neogen Care, a leading provider of medical and non-medical home care services. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for patients in the comfort of their own homes.
About Us
We are a well-established Home Health Care agency with a strong compliance history of successfully passing CHAP surveys and client audits. We share a culture and vision with Kaiser Permanente to provide patient-centered care with a focus on quality throughout our patient care operations.
Our Mission
We strive to contribute to the future of our community and support healthy lifestyles by providing exceptional care to our patients.
Job Description
We are seeking a Part-time Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team. As an occupational therapist, you will work closely with patients to develop physical rehabilitation programs that help them regain lost skills and adapt to daily activities using adaptive equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising patients on adaptive equipment to assist with daily activities
- Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help patients regain lost skills
- Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on patients
- Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements
- Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health
- Other duties as directed by the physician, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American-Occupational Therapy Association)
- Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs
- A minimum of 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience in an institutional setting
- A minimum of 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience with a home health agency
- Valid/Current State of Hawaii Occupational Therapy license
- Strong skills in observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, Electronic Medical Record Software (Kinnser a plus), and basic computer skills to manage email, texts, employment record self-service, etc.
- Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills
COVID-19 Considerations
We practice all protective measures recommended by the WHO, CDC, state, and county to safeguard our employees and patients from COVID-19 exposure, including screening, testing, PPE, and social distancing.
