Our Mission We create a happy, caring, professional, family-oriented atmosphere whereby goal-setting and communication exist. We are guiding our patients to reach new levels of their overall health and reduce hospitalization. We are leading the way in healthcare! We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living skills. Job Description Summary The occupational therapist for NorthStar Healthcare Services is responsible for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adhering to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1. Evaluate the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identify equipment needs. Participate in the development of the total plan of care. 2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform a work capacity evaluation and refer them to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy. 3. Develops treatment programs and establish goals for improved function. Communicates the plan of care to the referring physician and other Organization professionals. 4. May teach new skills or retrain patients 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 the patient to use various types of adaptive equipment to improve function. 6. May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. 7. Maintain appropriate clinical records and notes and report any changes in patient condition to the physician. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy. 8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. 9. Attends and contributes to services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the organization's patients. 10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. 11. Instruct patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's 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, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks. 14. Participate in discharge planning for patients. 15. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications 1. Master's degree in occupational therapy or the equivalent with license or certificate within the state providing services. 2. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. 3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. 4. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. 5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and in good working order.

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Job Types:

Full-time, Per diem

Pay:

$68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Occupational health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road