Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Description

Klarus Home Health is seeking a full time, part time or PRN / Per Diem Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team to provide OT services including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients enrolled in our home health program in the North Denver/Denver Proper regions and surrounding areas. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients  lives in a dynamic and supportive environment.

One on one patient care, work life balance, autonomy, great benefits and compensation. Klarus Home Health is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients of all age groups in the home setting, prioritizing patient well-being and coordinated care that promotes healing and independence.

• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Provide physician-ordered services, including patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Supervise and guide occupational therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Conduct ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient/client needs and determine levels of functioning.
• Evaluate patients’ occupational performance in areas such as self-care, work, leisure, and rest.
• Assess sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior.
• Evaluate physical, social, and cultural components of patients’ occupational environment.
• Facilitate direct therapeutic interventions to address ROM, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment needs, and environmental modifications.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise the plan of care in collaboration with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
• Document clinical notes, phone orders, and other records in a timely manner.
• Provide patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling and education as ordered by physicians.
• Utilize effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure:
  Current State License as an Occupational Therapist; valid driver’s license required.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred; home health experience preferred.
• EMR:
  Home care/home base proficiency preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in therapy skills per accepted standards of practice, good interpersonal skills, current CPR certification, knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Other:
  Environmental and working conditions involve working in patients  homes; exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; flexible schedule; local travel; possible exposure to unpleasant weather.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Capable of working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• PTO - 80 hours
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401k retirement savings plan with discretionary match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation package

$40.00 - $55.00 per hour

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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