Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Home Care Position

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team at Liberty Health. As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will provide patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients new to service where there are physician orders, utilizing motor evaluation, sensory-perceptual-cognitive evaluation, and/or performance evaluation as indicated by the patient's condition.
• Develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, utilizing assessment findings and data.
• Establish measurable goals in compliance with patient's physical assessment.
• Document patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient's condition.
• Coordinate regularly with COTA's and provide monthly supervision of the COTA's patient care.
• Submit the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicate as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discuss company and third-party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family.
• Coordinate with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provide in-service education, healthcare professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conduct research and assist with orientation of new employees as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy, successful completion of the National Certification Exam, and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided.
• Prefer a minimum of one year's therapeutic experience in a non-home healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician's order exists.
• CPR certified and strong communication and organization skills.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

About Liberty Health: At Liberty Health, we know that following an illness, trauma, or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

Why Join Us: We are a dynamic and growing healthcare organization that values our employees and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.