Job Description
WE OFFER:
SALARY:
- Per Diem Rate of $80 per visit.
**For RN/PT/OT Rate varies depending on type of visit.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 3 days of training
- Can choose what are to cover
- Open to transition to Full Time.
AREA COVERAGE:
- West Valley: Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Peoria, Sun City
SCHEDULE:
- 40 hours a week for 5 days
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Occupational Therapist will provide services - occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation to home care clients in accordance with the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with the participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
- Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
- Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the Plan of Care, and an assessment of utilization of community resources.
- Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
Requirements:
- OT License in the State of Arizona
- AZ Fingerprint clearance card
- Updated Credentials
- CPR / BLS
- Negative TB Test Result
- Driver's License and Auto Insurance
- Flu Shot / Signed Declination Form
- Hep B / Signed Declination Form
- Covid-19 Vaccination / Signed Religious Exemption Form
- Immunization Records (MMR, Tdap, Varicella)
- For Per Diem: with at least 6 months of experience in Home Health
Others:
- Will be driving to patient's residences
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs
- Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirement
- Must be willing to drive all-over West Valley
- W4 type of employment
Why Palmeira Home Health?
- Pioneer in the Home Health Industry
- Provides customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues.
- Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible
Our Driving Mission:
- Enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with BETTER CARE for BETTER OUTCOMES
Our Employee Matters:
- In Palmeira Home Health, we believe in "Together we Provide Better Outcomes".
- Our employees are our GREATEST ASSET and RESOURCE
- Our commitment? Give our employees the compensation, rewards, and career development they deserve.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
To know more about Palmeira Home Health, visit our website: http://www.palmhh.com.