Description:
Who We Are
OPO Health was founded by healthcare and clinical leaders with over 50 years of combined expertise in Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty Home Care. As a community-focused provider, we are dedicated to creating a better tomorrow—one patient experience at a time.
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Locally Owned & Operated
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Majority Women Board of Directors
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Women Owned & Operated
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LGBTQ+ Led, Owned & Operated
To learn more, visit our website: www.OPOHealth.com
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @OPOHealth
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Employment Status: Part-Time or Per Diem
Location: Caseload based on your location preference.
(OPO Health is licensed in 15+ counties.)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Patient Care:
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Evaluate patients’ functional status and assess their home environments for potential hazards or barriers to independent living.
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Identify equipment needs and participate in developing the total plan of care.
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Develop individualized treatment programs, establish functional goals, and communicate plans of care to the referring physician and other healthcare professionals.
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Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury, following organizational policies.
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Instruct patients in the proper use of adaptive equipment to enhance functional abilities.
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Maintain accurate clinical records, including clinical notes and reports, and promptly inform the physician of any changes in patients’ conditions.
Collaboration and Coordination:
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Ensure open communication with all personnel involved in the patient’s care to provide coordinated and efficient services.
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Identify and refer patients and families/caregivers to other home health services as needed.
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Provide training to patients’ families, caregivers, and other healthcare personnel regarding treatment regimens when appropriate.
Supervision:
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Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in compliance with organizational policies and state regulations.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Skills:
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Active and unencumbered California Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
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Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
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Minimum of one (1+) year of relevant experience.
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Current CPR certification.
Benefits:
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Reimbursement for mileage, tolls, and parking.
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Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable).
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Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
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Caseload assignments based on your location preference.
