Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) -in Colorado Springs,
ColoradoStatus: -PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is
customized to a patient's life and outcomes are optimized. As a
Home Health OT, you'll help patients regain their independence and
learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity
of home.Interim HealthCare - is the nation's first home care
company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. - - We understand
the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of
creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home
Health OT, you'll help people get back to the things they love in
the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for
therapy, you are made for this!Our Home Health Occupational
Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Rate: - -$72-$80 a visit
- Competitive, Weekly pay with travel time and mileage
reimbursement!
- Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees
- Supportive, caring management that will have your back!
- Medical for full-time, dental, vision and supplemental benefits
available for everyone
- 1:1 patient ratio; where you make a difference in our patients
care with flexible assignments to fit your needs!
- -Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through
Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University.
- Company field employees who are paid mileage or have a leased
vehicle are eligible for a retention bonus plan during two bonus
periods.As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here's a
big-picture view of what you'll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform
daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN,
LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care
and personal goals -
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and
document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and
coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs
to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home
safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals
and self-care
- Provide supervision and guidance to Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants.A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational
Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and
active OT license in Colorado
- Minimum of one (1) -year -of occupational therapy experience in
home healthcare
- CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
- Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test
for THC)
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills,
resourceful and compassionateWhy Work for Interim
HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's
first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health
Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our
commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture
that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put
patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a
significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized,
home-based therapy they provide.Interim HealthCare is an equal
opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion
in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any
kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any
other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or
local laws.Application Deadline: -Accepting ongoing applications.
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Location: Colorado Springs, CO - 80909
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