Perpetual Care Home Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Per Diem Occupational Therapist to serve patients throughout Alameda County.
Compensation: PER VISIT RATES (PER VISIT range is $130-$150)
In this role, you will provide in-home therapy services to patients recovering from illness, surgery or injury, helping them regain independence in their daily activities.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills to retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains appropriate clinical records; clinical notes , and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submit these records in accordance with Organization policy.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
11. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Position Qualifications:
1. Current and Active Professional License to Practice in the State of California
2. Current valid driver's license
3. Maintains a current CPR certification
4. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
5. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills;
6. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
7. Bilingual is an asset.
8. Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.
If you are passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life, we would love to hear from you!
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Pay: $130.00 - $150.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
