Occupational Therapist PRN-OT Home Health
Company: Pinnacle Home Care
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
At Pinnacle Home Care, we are 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 .At Pinnacle Home
Care, we understand the demands of the home healthcare profession
and are committed to creating a supportive and balance d 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.
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-beingPinnacle Home Care, Florida's award-winning and largest
privately-owned home health agency is currently seeking dedicated
and compassionate healthcare professionals 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.
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
Act
RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluates 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.
QUALIFICATIONSGraduate 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.Education
Required
Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications Required
OT
BLS
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