Occupational Therapist Home Health

Better Healthcare, a 4.5 stars-rated home health agency per CMS, is currently looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist in the Colorado Springs area.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients in their home, helping them improve their ability to perform daily activities and achieve greater independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants.
• Assesses condition, creates a treatment plan and discusses implementation of therapy with participant or caretaker(s).
• Integrates occupational therapy treatment plan in the team Plan of Care (POC).
• Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
• Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Administers treatment program per referral from assessments from the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Instructs family members, caregivers and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with documentation in medical record notes.
• Evaluates charts and reports on participant’s progress to appropriate staff.
• Documents occupational therapy services provided and performs department record-keeping in keeping within documentation requirements.
• Performs data collection, prepares reports and maintains any necessary participant statistics.
• Assists in recommending policies and procedures in the area of occupational therapy.

EXPERIENCE:

• Occupational Therapy Experience: 2 years preferred
• Home Health Experience: 2 years preferred
• OASIS Knowledge is preferred
• Occupational Therapist CO License