Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Part Time - Monterey

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  • Bridge Home Health and Hospice
Job Summary
Location
Salinas ,CA 93911
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
01 Feb 2025
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Job Description

Overview:

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients lives?


Our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.


Join us today and grow with us!

Responsibilities:

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization 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.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Evaluates patients 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.
  2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
  3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
  4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
  5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve
  6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic
  7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patients condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
  8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
  9. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
  10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
  11. Instructs patients family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patients treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
  12. Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state
  13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
  14. Participates in discharge planning for
  15. Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.
Qualifications:
  1. 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
  2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
  3. Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational
  4. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational
  5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization
  6. Possess and maintains current CPR
  7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Additional Information:

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company Paid Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Program
401K
FSA
And so much more!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws