What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN position at Interim HealthCare - North Charleston, SC?
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN
Serving Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.
Coverage will be primarily be Berkeley County
Proudly Celebrating 60 Years of Impact & 20 Years of Local Service and Excellence
Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Competitive Pay $47.00 to $50.00 an hr. DOE
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in South Carolina
- Minimum of 1 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Valid car insurance
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Maintaining accurate and up to date documentation
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
- Providing services in accordance with agency policies and regulations that define scope of practice.
Why Work for Interim Healthcare?
Founded in 1966, Interim Healthcare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Interim Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Salary : $47 - $50