Certified Occupational Therapist - Home Health

The role

The PRN Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers occupational therapy modalities to patients in their place of residence. The role focuses on developing and restoring function through rehabilitative therapy and compensatory techniques.

What you will do

• Performs initial evaluation and ongoing patient assessments.
• Initiates, re-evaluates, and updates written plans of care.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy modalities.
• Documents skilled care in compliance with laws and agency policies.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss patient progress and care plans.
• Supports patient and family cultural practices.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Plans appropriate discharges and provides community resource information.
• Communicates patient status changes to the health care team and physicians.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association or has two years of experience and pass
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist for the State of Ohio
• Minimum of two years experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Two years home care experience and one year supervisory experience for those supervising COTAs
• Current CPR card
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results
• Valid OH Driver's license and a good driving record

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

About the company

Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency that provides services for the elderly. It is part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities.