What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist PRN position at Equus?
ID | 2023-118372 | Line of Business | Embrace Home Health | Position Type | PRN |
Embrace Home Health
Embrace Home Health
Occupational Therapist - OT
PRN, As Needed, Per Diem
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists (OT) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
PRN benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vendor discounts
- Evaluate patient's functional status and home environment
- Identify equipment needs and participate in the development of the total plan of care
- Develop treatment program and establish goals for improved function
- Teach new skills, retrain in once familiar daily activity skills, fabricate splints, train in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
- Maintain appropriate clinical records and communication with other personnel involved in patient's care
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
- Participate in discharge planning
- Participate in case conference as required
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
- Graduate of an occupational therapist education program accredited by ACOTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- 2 years occupational therapy experience
- Home health experience preferred
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence