Occupational Therapist PRN-OT Home Health
Company: Pinnacle Home Care Inc.
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's award-winning and largest
privately-owned home health agency, is more than just a Medicare
Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company. We're a team of
award-winning dedicated professionals driven by a singular mission:
Changing Lives Through the Art of the Experience. - We understand
the demands of the home healthcare profession and are -committed
-to creating a -supportive -and -balanced work environment for our
team. -We are dedicated to providing a positive work environment to
ensure our employees feel -valued, -supported -and -energized -in
their work. -
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist
to join our team of skilled home healthcare providers. - The ideal
candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care
to our patients in their homes.
Pinnacle perks include:
Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow!)
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Growth Opportunities
Stability - 20 Years Operation in Florida!!!
Top Places to Work: 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023
Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite
Live QA - To Assist with OASIS Documentation
Employee Referral Program!
Join us in making a difference without sacrificing your
well-being!POSITION SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapist (OT) is
responsible for the implementation of standards of care for
occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions
outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided
will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy
Practice ActRESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function,
endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication
skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more
independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the
development of the total plan of care.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved
function. Communicates 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 patients in the use of various
types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic
devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports
to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits
these records in accordance with organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in
the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other
meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated
and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the
Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health
services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs 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.
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.
Licensed to practice as an OT in the State of Florida.
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Current BLS Certification.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization
skills.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order
and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
This position requires that the employee is willing and able to
meet the physical requirements as necessary.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit
discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
Apply today!EducationRequired
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