Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN Home Health

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WHO WE ARE?
Our Mission at Pinnacle Home Care is "Changing lives through the art of the experience"!! Pinnacle Home Care is a full-service Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company locally owned and operated by home health professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional, quality care to the communities that we serve. We take pride in our home health care professionals who are devoted to fulfilling the levels of service that we uphold. Human service can never be successful without dedication, just as dedication cannot be realized without passion.

WHY JOIN US?
-Award-winning – “Top places to work 2020, 2021 & 2022” “Healthcare workplace Innovator” “Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite”
-Leading provider of home care services recognized for Creating Raving Fans and delivering Exceptional Outcomes.
-We have a Live QA team that assists with Oasis documentation.
-Competitive rates and paid mileage.
-Comprehensive and ongoing training plus growth opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Evaluates the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
-Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
-Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
-May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
-May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
-May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
-Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
-Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
-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.
-Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
-Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
-Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Participates in discharge planning for patients.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
-Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
-Licensed to practice as an OT in the State of Florida.
-Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
-Current CPR Certification.
-Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
-Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.