Home Health Care of Florida is a preeminent 4.5 STAR rated Home Healthcare Agency that provides multiple services such as Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and more. Home Health Care of Florida has an immediate opening for a PRN Occupational Therapist. We are looking for Occupational Therapists in the West Volusia County area who are dedicated to bringing the very best health outcome to our clients in a personalized manner.
Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, and
2. Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry level certification examination for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years of experience, preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
11. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
12. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
17. Participates in in-service programs’
Work Remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $65.00 – $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Experience:
- Occupational Therapists: 2 years (Required)
- Home Health Care: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Source: Indeed.com
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