Certified Occupational Therapist- Fresno- 10K Sign On Bonus
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency Certified Occupational Therapist- Fresno- 10K Sign On Bonus
Description
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! ($5,000 upon successful completion of 90 days +$5,000 upon successful completion of 1 year)
- Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
- Strong, supportive company culture
- Growth and development opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
- Company vehicle when eligible
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
- 401(k)
- And more!
-Compensation:
- Evaluates the patient's 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.
- 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.
- Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.
- May teach new skills or re- train patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
- May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
- May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
- Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Amends 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.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs the patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
- Participates in discharge planning for patients.
- 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.
- Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possess and maintain current CPR Certification.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.