Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Job Title

• Home
• Health
• Occupational
• Therapist
• Job
• Location:
• Manchester,
• TN
• Job
• Type: PRN We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Manchester area and surrounding communities!
• At
• Beacon
• Home
• Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
• Position
• OVERVIEW: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
• A few position highlights include: Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition. Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
• THE
• MUST
• HAVES: Current PT license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned. Beacon Home Health, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This position will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com
• Work
• Location: On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity. Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.