Occupational Therapist

AlphaCare Home Health Corp.

2024-06-28 12:47:53

salary: 65.00 US Dollar . USD Hourly

California, California, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

At AlphaCare Home Health Corp , compassion and patient dedication drive everything we do. With a close-knit team of 50+ full-time and per diem employees, we've fostered a supportive culture underlined by good management that genuinely cares about both our staff and the individuals we serve. Our commitment to excellence resonates in the personalized care we provide, treating each patient as a unique individual with specific needs and goals. Join AlphaCare and become part of an organization where your passion for healthcare will be supported, valued, and nurtured, and where our focus on compassion and quality makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
Valid State License as an Occupational Therapist
Bilingual (preferred)
Ability to relate positively and favorably with patients and staff
Demonstrate good oral and written communication along with good documentation skills
Must be able to travel within different areas of the Bay Area including, but not limited to, San Francisco and San Mateo County
Must have valid driver's license and current auto insurance

Responsibilities/essential functions: The Occupational Therapist must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician's plan of treatment.
Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client's level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.
Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for improving function.
Observe record and report the clients' reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients' condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager.
Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of occupational therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of adaptive devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
Provides staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.
Assess and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client, develop, implement and revise the client's plan of care.
Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client's care safety.
Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.
Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff.
Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submit accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Stay up-to-date on occupational trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.
Participate in the agency's quality improvement program.
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.
Able to lift 50lbs.
Perform other related and assigned duties.

_AlphaCare Home Health Corp. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement
Role characteristics:
On the road
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Day shift
No nights
Weekends as needed
Work setting:
In-person

License/Certification:
OTR License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Santa Clara County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person