Occupational Therapist

Location: Charlotte, NC, 28277

Job Description

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for helping patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

PHC is a rapidly growing full-service Home Health Agency looking for an energetic and dedicated team member who is willing to learn new skills and improve our business processes. This is a fast-paced role in a growing company working in a very friendly and dynamic team.

We are growing quickly and looking for dedicated Home Health professionals to staff Charlotte & Surrounding areas providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' abilities and determine treatment plans (Start of Care) in consultation with physicians or by prescription to help patients improve or maintain their daily living skills
• Assist patients with exercises and activities to improve their strength, coordination, and range of motion
• Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive technology to perform daily tasks
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers 
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion, and function or teach compensation measures.
• Coordinate care, including care management and discharge planning as needed with patient / responsible party, physician, other disciplines, and or external resources.
• Collaborate with other team clinicians and healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Maintain accurate, objective and up-to-date patient records and documentation in accordance with regulations and agency policy/procedures
• Stay current with new developments and techniques in occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development

Requirements

• NC or Multi-State Occupational Therapy License
• Current CPR Certificate
• 2-3 years experience working with patients with a variety of disabilities and conditions; prior home health experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs and treatment plans
• Current Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Great technology skills (use of iPad/Laptop to record visit notes, EMR)
• Bi-Lingual (Russian/English; Spanish/English) is a plus

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• One-on-one Training

• Geriatrics
• Home Health