Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team!

What we offer:

Job Type:Full-time

Location: Southeast Columbus and surrounding areas

Standard shift:Day shift, M-F

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000k (Based off experience and clinician caseload)

Why work for Summit:

Our commitment isto provide comprehensive health care in the comfort and convenience of home.

Ourmissionis to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Ourvision is to revolutionize healthcare in the home by becoming the unmatched leader across the US.

What your responsibilities will be:

Evaluates 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 treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient 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.
Attends 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 them as appropriate.
Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in 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.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off/sick time
Referral program
Travel reimbursement

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 maintains current CPR Certification.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

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