Occuptational Therapist

A Path of Care Home Health in Yukon, OK is looking to hire a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT). Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Would you like to join a home health care company that strives to make a difference? If so, please read on

This occupational therapy position earns a competitive wage and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, 6 holidays off, paid time off (PTO) accrual, a 401(k), schedule flexibility, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today

ABOUT A PATH OF CARE HOME HEALTH

A Path of Care Home Health offers skilled care and support to our patients so they can live safely and independently in their own homes. We work directly with doctors to develop individualized care plans that our nurses, therapists, and aids follow to ensure our patients receive the best care possible to heal. In every interaction with our customers, we strive to demonstrate CARE, which stands for our core values of credibility, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy. To gain the trust and confidence of our patients, we work hard to show our competence and assume personal responsibility for our actions. We recognize that lives may be dependent on our willingness and ability to respond quickly, which is why we strive to understand the special needs of our patients and bring sunshine to their lives.

Our high quality of care would not be possible without the exceptional team we have working for us. They work hard to uphold our values and ensure that each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs. To show our appreciation, we work hard to create a supportive and fulfilling environment that helps our employees grow professionally and create long-lasting careers they can take pride in.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

In this position, you play an essential role in using occupational therapy procedures to help improve mobility for our patients. Working closely with the physician, you assist with evaluating the level of function, help develop the plan of care, prepare clinical notes, consult with the family and other agency personnel, and participate in in-service programs. You develop and revise the plan of care with the physician and other health care team members. You then execute that plan and provide therapeutic treatments. Attentive to detail, you closely evaluate equipment needs to ensure we are providing the optimal care to each patient.

You provide all services in accordance with the plan of care. Meticulously, you prepare clinical and progress notes. The safety of your patients is of the utmost importance to you, and you take great care to practice infection control by following universal precautions. You also actively recognize and report any forms of abuse according to policy as well as federal and state laws. Organized and efficient, you review the plan of care as often as needed, but at least every 60 days. You consistently evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and make plans for discharge as appropriate. Having a job that allows you to make such a big impact on the lives of others makes you feel good, which is why you thrive as part of our OT health care team

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

• Graduation certificate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, OR eligibility for the national registration examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association, OR 2+ years of experience as an occupational therapist having received a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam
• CPR certification within 60 days from date of hire
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Do you have a friendly disposition and a positive attitude? Are you respectful, discreet, and honest? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? If yes, you might just be perfect for this health care position

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH CARE TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this occupational therapy job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you