Home Health Occupational Therapist, OT Per-Diem/Full-Time

Per-Diem / Full-Time Opportunity

$120k to $150k (Per Diem Rates Will be discussed during the interview)

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives right in the comfort of their homes? Join our dedicated team in San Francisco as a Home Health Occupational Therapist! We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced OT for a per-diem or full-time position to help our clients achieve their highest level of independence.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

  1. Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
     • a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
     • b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
     • c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
     • d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
     • e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
  2. Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
  3. Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
  4. Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
  5. Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
  6. Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
     • a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
       standards.
     • b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
     • c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies
       learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
  7. Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
  8. Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
  9. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.