Hospice Occupational Therapist

Hospice Occupational Therapist
Optimal Care

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our patients and families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices.

We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission:
Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion, and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

• Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cutting Edge Technology

• Evaluate patient’s functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards and barriers to more independent living.
• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care including equipment needs.
• Develop treatment program and establish goals for improved function.
• Communicate plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with the agency's policy.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician or advanced practice practitioner regarding any changes in the patient’s condition. Submit records in accordance with the agency's policy.

• A 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 Association.
• 1-year clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Requires interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage.
• Position requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently.
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

• Home Health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB).

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  600
  
  E. Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032.
• Main Service Area:
  Marion, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Henricks, Boone, and Clinton.

• Office
  
  Hours:
  
  8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Per Diem.
• Weekend Rotation.

Pay Range: $29–$31 USD.

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.