Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN bei Wellcarehealth
Wellcarehealth · Clinton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Clinton
Who We’re Looking For:
Are you a compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.
About Well Care Health:
At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Medical, Vision, Dental
401k with matching
Tuition reimbursement
Continued opportunities for growth and development
Ready to Make an Impact? Join Well Care Health today and become part of a team that’s committed to excellence in home healthcare. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: , Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Performs patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines for home health patients referred to Occupational Therapy. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and communicates with other professionals. This position is responsible for the occupational therapy of patients in all stages of life in their home. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and evaluates patients with appropriate level of skill according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.
2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing services (NC/SC); CPR certification, certification by AOTA.
3. Experience: Prefer one year.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
