Are you looking for a job where you can grow, have a flexible schedule, and a supportive team behind you? Mission Healthcare is the company to give you all that and MORE! We take pride in putting our employees’ needs first. In 2018 & 2019 we were nominated and awarded a Top Workplace award. One of our biggest motivators is to let our employees know they are making a positive difference in the lives of others and that their dedicated commitment matters and affects the medical care journey of our patients, their loved ones and the communities we serve.

Our mission, as a clinically owned and operated organization, it to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients, their families and our healthcare partners throughout the continuum of care.

Join our team and serve our community with PURPOSE!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

Competitive Pay Rates

Sick Leave Program

Development & Continued Education

Team Licensing Assistance

Employee Team Support

Employee Referral Program

FULL TIME AND PART TIME BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

Medical, Dental, Vision (available the 1st day of month following date of hire)

401(k) Plan

Flex & Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Care & Cancer Insurance

Vacation Time Accrual

Holiday Pay (Full time only)

ABOUT THE JOB

Service Line: Home Health

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Reports to: Branch Director

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

TRAVEL

This is a traveling position. Must maintain a valid driver’s license, active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements and an operational vehicle.

Job Duties/Knowledge (Essential)

• The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.
• Job Duties/Knowledge (Essential)
• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintains current BLS Hands On CPR Certification.

Mission Healthcare Family of Companies includes Mission Home Health, Mission Hospice, Moniker Hospice, Healthy Living at Home, Tender Care, Sun Tree, Hands of Hope, Advanced Healthcare Services, One Care and Compass at Home.

EOE - M/F/Disabled/Veterans - Reasonable Accommodation

It is our business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.