Job Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

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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