Job Description
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated *Occupational Therapist (OT)* to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.
*Occupational Therapist (OT):*
* *Full-Time Hours:* Monday – Friday (40 Hours/Week)
* *Annual Salary:* $80,000 – $100,000
* *Coverage Location: *Batavia, OH & Surrounding Areas
* *Expected Travel: *30 Mile Radius(Milage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile)
*Responsibilities:*
* Evaluate patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
* Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs.
* Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
* For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
* Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
* Communicate plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
* May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
* May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
* May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
* Maintain and submit appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition.
* Maintain contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
* Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by company policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for patients.
* Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer them as appropriate.
* Instruct patient's family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
* Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
* When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
* Participates in discharge planning for patients.
*Qualifications:*
* Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
* Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
* Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
* Recent TB test, required.
* Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
*Benefits:*
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* 401(k)
* 401(k) Matching
* Flexible Spending Account
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Sick Time
* Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
* Referral Program
* Flexible Schedule
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Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,