Occupational Therapist To Conduct Home Visits

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides family-oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation with other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Currently, this position is Per Diem.

Benefits of working for ACSA:

• Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life schedule


• Competitive pay rates
  


• Advancement potential
  


• Health care plans


• Work in a one-on-one care environment
  


• Employee and client referral bonus program


• We provide the initial training, ongoing educational opportunities with nursing support

Qualifications

• Philadelphia Occupational Therapy (OT) license and CPR Certification


• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.


• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills


• Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.


• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills


• Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.


• Communicate with Director of Nursing on a regular basis about project status and issues.


• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.


• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.


• Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.


• Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.


• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of functioning.


• Gather background data, reviews referrals, select and modify evaluation tools, and evaluate patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.


• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.


• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.


• Preparing clinical progress notes.


• Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.


• Evaluating outcomes.


• Planning Discharge.


• Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.


• Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges assigned.

Salary 

• The pay for this position ranges from $65-$75 per hour. Pay rates are determined based on experience, distance, and/or availability.

Visits: Visits can be completed mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights

Please note that this is a 100% per diem position. Entry-level experience welcomed.