Provide skilled, home-based occupational therapy services as directed by a physician and the occupational therapist. Monitor patient conditions, educate families on care and equipment, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with at least one year of acute care experience. Requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to meet physical job demands.
professional certificatePatienceAttention to detailPatient carePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationCompassionate communicationFunctional assessmentClinical documentationHome health careOccupational therapySafety assessmentEquipment instruction
Job description
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Agency
Baptist
Health
Home
Care
Kentucky
Work
Schedule: PART-TIME, 3 days during weekdays only! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 8am to 5pm. No on call.)
DIFFERENCE: Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
WHAT
WE
OFFER: We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day.
Financial &
Support: We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
Benefits
Package: Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
Additional
Perks: Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
HOW
YOU'LL
WORK: You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Company paid life insurance
Employee assistance program
MAJOR
AREAS
OF
Responsibility:
Plan of
Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Minimize
Patient
Risk: Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status
Family
Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Rules and
Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Operations
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
HARD &
SOFT
SKILLS: Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude. Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
Requirements
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with current license in the state of employment Minimum one-year experience as a OTA in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver Capable of all physical demands We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today! This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact jennifer.sanchez@ashealthnet.com to validate the request Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.
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