Occupational Therapist - Walnut Creek, United States - Gateway Home Health and Hospice

Description

Overview:

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients lives?

With over 25 locations and growing, Our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.

Join us today and grow with us

1. 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.
2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the
implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all
conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates patients functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination,
written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates
home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment
needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work
capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with
Organization policy.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates
plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost
due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment
to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any
changes in the patients condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization
policy.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to
promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required
by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the
patients of the Organization.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as appropriate.
11. Instructs patients family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patients
treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and
state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health
aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
15. Participation in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program and Home Health
Agency sponsored training.

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company Paid Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Program
401K
FSA
And so much more

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws