Home Health Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Monday through Friday (Full Time)
No Weekends & No Holidays!
At Elara Caring we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortableat home. Every day our teams deliver high-quality personalized care to more than 60000 patients meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.
As an Occupational Therapist you play a vital role in that mission. Your work goes beyond treatmentyou help patients regain independence improve quality of life and feel supported in the place they call home. At Elara every team member makes a meaningful difference and your expertise is an essential part of the compassionate care we provide every day.
Why Join the Elara Caring Mission
Work in a collaborative environment.
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
Pet insurance
On an Average day you will:
Evaluate the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs potential for achievement and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings.
Participate in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patients therapy needs during each visit. Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
Communicate significant findings problems changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor the physician and other team members involved with patient care.
Initiate plan for patient safety using the patient family and community resources.
Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to the physicians orders assessment data and established standards and guidelines.
Write physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care per agency policy.
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes.
Perform occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patients physician.
Instruct and provide patients and/or their families with activities of daily living utilizing adaptive equipment as well as sensory integration and fine motor coordination skills.
Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment which may include fabrication of custom- made splints.
Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program providing modification and clarification when necessary.
Counsel and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs.
Supervise and/or provides clinical direction to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health Aide (HHA) and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality of care is being provided.
Physically demanding high stress environment
Full range of body motion including handling lifting and transfer of patients
Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
What is Required
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
Must have a dependable vehicle valid drivers license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Ability to frequently lift push pull and support up to 50 pounds including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at
Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Elara Caring provides exceptional in home health care for patients across the U.S. Contact us today!
