Occupational Therapist PRN-OT Home Health - PINNACLE HOME CARE : Job Details

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's award-winning and largest privately-owned home health agency, is more than just a Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company. We're a team of award-winning dedicated professionals driven by a singular mission: Changing Lives Through the Art of the Experience. We understand the demands of the home healthcare profession and are committed to creating a supportive and balanced work environment for our team. We are dedicated to providing a positive work environment to ensure our employees feel valued, supported and energized in their work.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team of skilled home healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our patients in their homes.

Pinnacle perks include:

• Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow!)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Stability – 20 Years Operation in Florida!!!
• Top Places to Work: 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023
• Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite
• Live QA – To Assist with OASIS Documentation
• Employee Referral Program!

Join us in making a difference without sacrificing your well-being!POSITION SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice ActRESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• 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 patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient 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 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.
• Participates in discharge planning for patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Licensed to practice as an OT in the State of Florida.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
• This position requires that the employee is willing and able to meet the physical requirements as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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• Masters or better

• OT
• BLS