OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapist - Hacienda Home Health Agency - Green Valley, Sahuarita areas

This position can be part time, full time, salaried, per visit, etc., depending on work commitment and hours available. Minimum work commitment is 15 hours per week.

Personalized and competitive compensation package with maximum scheduling flexibility. Locally women-owned and operated Tucson home health agency now hiring compassionate, patient-oriented occupational therapists, who value a one-on-one relationship with their patients.

Annualized full time compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000. Comparable range, for part time, or PRN/per diem.

Mileage reimbursement

401K plan available to all employees.

Group health insurance available to employees consistently working at least 25 hours per week.

Paid sick time off.

Paid holidays and paid vacation if full time hours per week).

The ideal candidate must be licensed to work as an occupational therapist in the state of Arizona.

Home health offers tremendous freedom and flexibility in your work environment. Our agency offers you the opportunity to work with supportive, happy, and friendly coworkers. Earn excellent compensation and benefits and choose your own hours

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

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

The occupational therapist will provide occupational therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care which will, in part, include:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care, as well as evaluating the home environment.
• Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM--potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for occupational therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay - Per visit but earning $ $80.00 per hour on average.

Guaranteed minimum biweekly compensation offered based on availability.

Sign on bonus available, depending on whether full time, work load commitment, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $ $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• In what zip code do you live?

Experience:

• Occupational Therapists: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person