Occupational Therapist in at Serenity At Heart
Job Description
Serenity at Heart is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and licensed Occupational Therapist to provide quality, patient-centered therapy services to individuals in their homes. The Occupational Therapist will help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed to perform everyday activities and maintain independence.
The ideal candidate will provide individualized treatment plans, assess patients' functional abilities, and assist individuals with improving their ability to complete daily living activities safely and independently.
This position requires daily travel to patients' homes and assigned service locations. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel throughout designated service areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assess patients' physical and functional abilities.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
- Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence.
- Evaluate patients' home environments and recommend appropriate safety modifications and adaptive equipment.
- Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to improve daily functioning and prevent injuries.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, and progress reports.
- Communicate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, professional standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Travel to patient homes and assigned locations to provide scheduled occupational therapy services.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Active, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where services will be provided.
- Previous home health or clinical experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible patient schedule.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Ability and willingness to travel between patient homes throughout assigned service areas.
- Ability to safely assist patients with therapeutic activities and mobility as required.
- Daily travel to patients' homes is required.
- Must be willing to travel throughout assigned counties and service areas.
- Must maintain reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
- Must be comfortable working independently in a home-based healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate is professional, compassionate, organized, and passionate about helping individuals maintain independence and improve their quality of life. They should be comfortable providing care in patients' homes, managing their own schedules, and traveling to multiple patient locations throughout the workday.
Join Serenity at Heart and make a difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve!
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