Occupational Therapist SIGN ON BONUS

Occupational Therapist **SIGN ON BONUS**

**$5,000 FULL TIME SIGN ON BONUS**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour

Job Summary:

Evaluates, plans and administers occupational therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments including OASIS assessments

Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home occupational therapy services

Ensures that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner

Ensures that assessment results, recommendations, and physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency staff in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes

Delivers occupational therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age and with applicable laws, regulations and standards

Supervises Therapy Assistants coordinates with Case Managers and RN's for Home Health Aide Supervisory Visits

Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of occupational therapy services and designs and implements processes to support optimal patient outcomes

Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs and age

Able to appropriately assess and reassess a patient's pain

Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, occupational therapy modalities

Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities

Provides occupational therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards

Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of occupational therapy

Participates in the organization's information management program

Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards

Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations.

Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy

Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and in-service programs

Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes

Attends 80% of mandatory in-services and case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities and patient progress

Preparing clinical and progress notes within the specified time frame of the Agency (creates notes within 24 hours, completes documentation within 48 hours)

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

CPR Certification (Required)

Occupational Therapy License (Required)