Job Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN position working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Home Care Occupational Therapist is a professional who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care Occupational Therapist is responsible for independent management of the Home Care patient population requiring use of advanced assessment, teaching, and decision-making skills. The Home Care Occupational Therapist cares for a caseload of home care patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of home care needs and developing the plan of care in collaboration with the provider, caregivers, and Home Care IDG members. The Home Care Occupational Therapist provides follow up by evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and monitoring the patient and caregivers response to the plan. The Home Care Occupational Therapist provides patient care based on provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and best practice. The Home Care Occupational Therapist documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy. The Home Care Occupational Therapist attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care Occupational Therapist performs on-call responsibilities. The Home Care Occupational Therapist supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
Required Skills:
Therapy skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served. Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills. Professional interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.) Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.
Preferred Skills:
Home Care Home Base experience; Experience with smart phones and smart devices
Required Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist; CPR; Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation
Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Advanced skills (or) certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, lymphedema etc.
Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a health care setting.
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