Occupational Therapists (OT)

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

At Faith Home Health & Hospice, we are continuing to build a team of outstanding clinicians eager to provide excellent care and become part of a cohesive and motivated team. We are committed to excellence, compassion, integrity, respect, and dignity. These values we impart to both our patients and our staff. If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a smaller, more personalized work setting, consider joining us.

Job Description:

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients as directed by the plan of treatment and in line with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the agency.

Requirements:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Iowa
• Graduated from an OT curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical care setting preferred
• Prior home healthcare experience preferred
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification, and other required documents

Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in evaluating patients' level of function, establishing a treatment plan, and goals
• Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate, while coordinating the plan of care with the physicians as needed
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate
• Revises the plan of treatment and contacts the physician for changes in the plan of care
• Advises and consults with the patient's family and other healthcare staff
• Coordinates care with the agency's Nurse Administrator and other staff as appropriate
• Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient's condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient's status or schedule changes
• Instructs patient and/or family in the use of equipment, safe patient management, and home therapy programs as needed
• Participates in chart reviews, case conferences, peer review, and QAPI activities when required
• Communicates effectively with patient, caregivers, and families as well as agency staff
• Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the Administrator
• Ensures all tasks are performed in a timely manner

Benefits:

• Fun, family-oriented work environment
• Mileage and extended travel reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Scrubs provided

Compensation:

• Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)