Occupational Therapist (Ot) - Home Health

HealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a PRN/Per Diem Occupational Therapist - OT for Home Health in Kearney, NE & Surrounding Area!

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!
• Earning income potential starts at $49.00 per hour and is determined based on experience, caseload availability, as well as coverage area.

At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide the kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career and straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents in accordance with orders of the physician through the use of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potentials in all areas of a resident's life. 

1.  Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

2.  Current license/certification in the state of practice.

3.  Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.

4.  Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.

5.  Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

6.  Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.

7.  Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

8.  Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.

• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift

• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces