Elara Caring
Occupational Therapist- OT Home Health PRN
Elara Caring, Newburyport, Massachusetts, us, 01950
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Elara Caring . At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their home setting. Each team member has a part to play in our mission to deliver the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers and by carrying out our mission through your work in patients\' homes. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work in a collaborative environment. Opportunity to make a difference and be rewarded with competitive compensation. Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost. Opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401(K) with employer match. Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement. Pet insurance. Responsibilities
Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with findings. Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Conducts initial therapy evaluations and reevaluates patients\' therapy needs during visits. Performs follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines. Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the supervisor, physician, and other care team members. Initiates plans for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy. Incorporates patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes. Performs occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification. Instructs and provides patients and/or families with activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills. Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom-made splints. Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the home therapy program and provides modification as needed. Counsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs. Supervises and/or provides clinical direction to the COTA, HHA, and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is provided. Work may involve a physically demanding, high-stress environment; full range of motion and ability to lift 50-100 lbs; potentially irregular hours including call hours if applicable. What is Required?
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting. Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area; must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. Must be able and willing to travel 50%. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. EEO and Accommodation Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other status protected by law. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify; you may be asked to provide Form I-9 information after accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9. If you require a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, please contact recruiting@elara.com. Other notes: Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Occupational Therapist- OT Home Health
role at
Elara Caring . At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their home setting. Each team member has a part to play in our mission to deliver the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers and by carrying out our mission through your work in patients\' homes. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work in a collaborative environment. Opportunity to make a difference and be rewarded with competitive compensation. Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost. Opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401(K) with employer match. Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement. Pet insurance. Responsibilities
Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with findings. Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Conducts initial therapy evaluations and reevaluates patients\' therapy needs during visits. Performs follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines. Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the supervisor, physician, and other care team members. Initiates plans for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy. Incorporates patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes. Performs occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification. Instructs and provides patients and/or families with activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills. Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom-made splints. Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the home therapy program and provides modification as needed. Counsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs. Supervises and/or provides clinical direction to the COTA, HHA, and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality care is provided. Work may involve a physically demanding, high-stress environment; full range of motion and ability to lift 50-100 lbs; potentially irregular hours including call hours if applicable. What is Required?
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting. Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area; must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. Must be able and willing to travel 50%. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. EEO and Accommodation Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other status protected by law. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify; you may be asked to provide Form I-9 information after accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9. If you require a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, please contact recruiting@elara.com. Other notes: Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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