Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Jefferson

Overview

Provides in home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders, under the direction of a physician. Position Details:
Occupational Therapist - Home Care; 24 hours per week, Days;
Mercy Hospital Jefferson;
Festus, MO 63028

• Provide in home occupational therapy services to patients as assigned, under the direction of a physician.
• Independently schedule patient visits in a timely and efficient manner; check in with the office daily to update the schedule.
• Handle emergencies as needed and adapt to changing conditions.
• Maintain regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid driver's license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long term care setting required.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Other:
  • Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills.
  • Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills.
  • Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills.
  • Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.
  • Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance.
  • Employee adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.
  • Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map.
  • Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule.
  • Employee is assigned weekend and on-call rotation. Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
  • Employee regularly handles confidential information.
• Preferred Experience: Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

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