Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: Personal Touch Home Care of Virginia Inc
Location: Newport News
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

About Us:

With over 45 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us:

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.

Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.

Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.

Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance: Stay connected with our team and patients seamlessly.

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.

Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.

Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love!

Job Details Overview:

As a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) with Personal-Touch Home Care, you'll be integral in planning, organizing, and delivering home care services. We're seeking experienced nurses with a passion for community health education and engagement. Utilizing community resources, you'll tailor services to meet the unique needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Is licensed, or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply;

Graduate after successful completion of an occupational therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or successor organizations of ACOTE; and

Is eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

Preferred two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist. Home Health experience preferred.

If licensed on or before December 31, 2009 please see ACHC requirements. (I don't like this one)

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Strong computer skills; familiarity with Allscripts/NetSmart preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.

For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized outside training.

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 patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.

May fabricate splints and instruct patient 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, summary reports and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with 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 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 health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

Participates in discharge planning for patient.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401k
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule

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