Home Health Occupational Therapist

Overview

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Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated company focused on providing exceptional care to patients and families. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care, with an integrated care delivery model that emphasizes technology, innovation and best practices to deliver value-based outcomes in chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.

Our mission is:
Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. We are committed to being an exceptional place to work where your expertise and passion for quality care can thrive.

• Administer occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, following physician or advanced practice practitioner orders and the plan of care under the Home Health leadership team.
• Evaluate patient functional status (including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication, self-care ability, and work capacity).
• Assess home environments for hazards and barriers to independent living.
• Participate in developing individualized plans of care, including equipment needs, and establish treatment goals for improved function.
• Communicate the plan of care to referring physicians and other organization professionals.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury in accordance with agency policy.
• Maintain clinical records, progress notes, and report any changes in patient condition to the physician or APN; submit records per agency policy.

• A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by 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.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; strong problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently; ability to lift at least 35 lbs.

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

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  24255 W 13 Mile Rd, Suite 250, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
• Main Service Area:
  Wayne/Washtenaw Counties

• Office
  
  Hours:
  
  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

• 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

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.