Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

** Company:
** Providence at Home with Compassus
** Position Summary
**** Position Specific Responsibilities
** As an
** Occupational Therapist
** with Providence at Home with Compassus, you’ll bring compassionate care and clinical expertise into the home setting, helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering comprehensive therapy services including assessment, intervention, care planning, implementation, and discharge planning.
* Evaluating clients' physical, cognitive, psychological, and perceptual functions to ensure they can safely and effectively function at home.
* Developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families.
* Identifying and making appropriate referrals related to medical, social, and emotional factors that impact care.
* Educating and counseling clients and families on treatment plans, safety concerns, and therapy goals within your scope of practice.
* Adapting equipment and therapy techniques to the home environment to promote safety and optimal function.
* Independently managing a caseload, scheduling and coordinating home visits, and working closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care.
* Organizing a weekly schedule that balances client visits and participation in required team meetings.
* Supervising and instructing Home Health Aides on care plans, including functional skills training and exercise programs.
* Providing supervision and case management for clients receiving care from Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including completing every fifth visit.
* Delivering in-services to staff on new treatments or techniques.
* Completing documentation on the same day as visits, in line with agency guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
* Supporting the onboarding of new team members by introducing them to clinical practices in the home health setting.
** Education and/or Experience
*** Required - Bachelor's degree Occupational Therapy OR Master's degree Occupational Therapy
* Preferred - 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience with adults in a home care setting.
** Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
** Required - Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as an Occupational Therapist Required within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
** Physical Demands and Work Environment:
** The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
** Compensation range: $46.57-$72.29
***** The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
***** Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more**.#LI-GL1
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