Occupational Therapist

About us:

Small enough that the owner covers shifts when someone calls out. Our owner started the agency in 1996 after caring for a parent at home.

Overview:

We are adding headcount to this team, so this is a new seat. Our Pediatrics team covers 40 beds and works closely with PT, speech, nursing and case management. The Occupational Therapist evaluates function, sets goals with the patient and family, and supervises COTAs on the team.

Day to day:

• Assess home safety and recommend changes such as grab bars and tub benches
• Train patients in self-care, toileting, transfers and safe use of adaptive equipment
• Teach caregivers how to assist safely without injuring themselves
• Document evaluations and daily notes in Epic, NetHealth or PointClickCare

About you:

• 2-4 years of experience preferred; new graduates with relevant fieldwork welcome
• Valid driver's license for home health and school-based travel
• BLS certification
• Master's or doctorate from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
• NBCOT certification and current OT license in Pennsylvania
• Able to perform transfers and assist patients with mobility

Desirable:

• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Perks and benefits:

Pay: $94,000 - $113,000 a year

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid holidays
• Free parking
• CEU reimbursement
• Dental insurance

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at High Desert Caregivers.