Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates patients' 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 development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation, and many 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 and may fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function and may train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to 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 patients 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.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Certificate(s): OT License and CPR certification, if required by state
• Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Excellent communication, attention to detail, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to assist patients through treatment and recovery.
• Knowledge in medical practices and patient confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds.

Clarity of Vision:

• For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Reasonable Pay Estimate

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.