COVERAGE AREA: Orange, Seminole, Osceola counties (Orlando/Kissimmee area)

Candidates must be able to cover the greater Orlando/Kissimmee area for home health visits. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist OTR and COTAs
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy OTR and COTAs
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Duties:

• Evaluating a patient's functional status
• Evaluating the home environment
• Establishing treatment goals
• Planning treatment
• Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment
• Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel
• Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers
• Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral
• Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences
• Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment
• Supervising the work of Home Health Aides

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Role characteristics:

• Adults
• Older adults
• On the road

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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