Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Job Description:

Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending provider.

Educational Requirements:

degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent

Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:

licensed by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy

Attributes:

excellent interpersonal skills

ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner

excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills

Physical Requirements:

able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication

able to deal effectively with stress

able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment

able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds

able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences

Responsibilities:

evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated

guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic, self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning

instructs the patient and family members in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers. wheelchairs, etc.)

confirms, on a weekly basis. the scheduling of visits with the Agency to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

records and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to the therapy program and any changes in the patient's condition through periodic written summaries.

prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit with the Agency to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

participates with staff, patient, and physician in discharge activities and completes the Occupational Therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies.

instructs other health team personnel in the care of patients regarding occupational therapy.

supervises the occupational therapy assistant, as indicated.

must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

Job Types:

PRN

per diem

Benefits:

401(k)

dental insurance

health insurance

life insurance

paid time off

paid training

travel reimbursement

vision insurance

Medical Specialties:

Geriatrics

Home Health

Medical-Surgical

Wound Care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

on call

weekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types:

differential pay

Experience/Skills Requirements:

preferred one year of supervised work experience

member of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Work Location:

multiple locations

most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences

Flexible work from home options available.