Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Mercy Jefferson

Provides in home physical therapy services to patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders, under the direction of a physician.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid drivers license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long term care setting required. 
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Other:
  • Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills.
  • Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills.
  • Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills.
  • Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.
  • Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance.
  • Employee adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.
  • Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map.
  • Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule.
  • Employee is assigned weekend and on-call rotation.Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
  • Employee regularly handles confidential information.
• Preferred Experience: Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.