Occupational Therapist East Mountains - Albuquerque, United States - HHAU

Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

Home health occupational therapists are central to the care team and to maximize a patient's potential with activities of daily living. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patient physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within the scope of Occupational Therapy
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Perform Home Safety Evaluations
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members in home programs, use of the equipment and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Occupational Therapist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver's license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team of caring professionals

At Harmony Home Health and Hospice, we believe there's no greater or more fulfilling career than working one-on-one with someone in need of care at home, and in knowing you've made a real difference in that person's quality of life, health, and overall well being.

Our provide so much more for our clients than simply hands-on . Serving as an extended part of the family, they:

• Restore balance
• Offer comfort and hope
• Provide peace of mind and a sense of security
• Allow for recovery in the comfort of home
• Foster independence, safety and self-worth and value
• And so much more

If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to help others, we'd love to talk to you about joining the Harmony Home Health and Hospice care team As one of the top-rated senior and pediatric home care agencies, we have a variety of both employment and volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and skillset.

Disclaimer

Jobs are posted by independently owned and operated provider agencies. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the agency location.

This aggregate job board is hosted by the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah (HHAU). HHAU does not have access to candidate information and is not responsible for any of the job postings other than those posted for positions where HHAU is the employer.