At Pivot Point Home Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. Our team of compassionate and experienced caregivers is committed to helping individuals maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who provides professional services within the scope of occupational therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families. OT in the home is performed under the supervision of the RN case manager, Administrator, DCS.
Responsibilities will include:
- Performs OT evaluation or skilled visit and documents accordingly.
- Develops an appropriate and effective Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approval and implementation.
- Functionally reassess the patient for on-going therapy.
- Establishes OT goals based on the patient’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
- Participates in staff meetings and in-service
- Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patient’s home environment.
- Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities.
- Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents such accordingly.
- Performs clinical record reviews (CRR) per agency policy in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor (Peer Review). Submits the CRR timely.
- Effectively instructs patients and families in the prescribed OT therapeutic, self-care and other activities that are directed at improving independence and physical and/or mental functioning.
Qualifications:
- Graduated after successful completion of an OT education Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for OT Education (ACOTE) of the American OT Association (AOTA) or successor organizations and is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry level certification exam for OTs from the NBCOT.
- A current, active license in MA.
- Criminal background check & Current CPR certification.
- A minimum of two (2) year experience as an OT, preferably in a homecare setting.
We offer competitive compensation. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.
Pay: $65.00 - $120.00 per hour
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
