Occupational Therapist at Patriot at Home

Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family! As an Occupation Therapist, you will provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders. Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (office hours) Territory: We are looking to fill this role in Medina county. As an Occupational Therapist, you will: Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary Job Conditions: The ability to drive and ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association Must be licensed by the state Must have at least one year of institutional experience Must have a criminal background check Must have current CPR certification We cannot wait for you to join our team! Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No