HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT Position Available In Thomas, Georgia

Job Description:

HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT

Thomasville-NC-27360-UnitedStates Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we knowthat following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability torecover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Ourhealthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery withindependence to our patients.

We are currently seeking anexperienced:

HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

(OT)

Per Diem JobDescription:

Provides patient care services along with directtreatment and follow-up. Evaluates patients new to service wherethere are physician orders, utilizing motor evaluation,sensory-perceptual-cognitive evaluation, and/or performanceevaluation as indicated by the patient’s condition. Develops a planof care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, utilizingassessment findings and data. Establish measureable goals incompliance with patient’s physical assessment. Documents patientcare data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter,reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’scondition. Coordinate regularly with COTA’s and provide monthlysupervision of the COTA’s patient care. Submits the daily/weeklypatient visit schedule to the Scheduler. Communicates as necessarywith intercompany and intracompany contacts. Discusses company andthird party reimbursement policies and guidelines with thepatient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient CareCoordinator, physician, and patient/family. Coordinates withPatient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriatedisciplines. Provides in-service education, health careprofessional education, and public education in addition tosupervising peers and supporting personnel and students in trainingas needed by the company. Conducts research and assists withorientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements:

Minimumbachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited schoolof occupational therapy, successful completion of the NationalCertification Exam and current licensure from the state wheretherapy will be provided. Prefer a minimum of one year’stherapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment.

Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice ofphysical therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients forwhom a physician’s order exists. CPR certified and strongcommunication and organization skills. Minimum of twelve hours ofcontinuing education annually. Accept travel and working conditionsas assigned. Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.PI88336190d5db-37456-37721959