Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Pride Health is hiring a Occupational Therapist - Home Health to support our client's healthcare facility in Fernley, NV. 
 
Job Details: 
Schedule:  09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Location: Fernley, NV 89408
Float / Coverage Area: Within 60 miles
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (Potential for an extension)
Pay Range: $60.00 to $63.00/hour*
Mileage Reimbursement Rate (if applicable): standard IRS rate.
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  
 
Duties: 

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify patient needs and determine appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Develop, document, and regularly update individualized Plans of Care (POC), progress notes, physician orders, and other required clinical documentation.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ROM, strength, coordination, functional mobility, safety, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Evaluate occupational performance across self-care, work, leisure, and rest activities, including physical, sensory-motor, cognitive, and psychosocial factors.
• Recommend, fabricate, and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints; educate patients on appropriate use and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and communicate patient progress.
• Follow infection control practices and universal precautions to maintain a safe patient-care environment.
• Maintain accurate patient records, analyze clinical data, and ensure timely completion of documentation.
• Provide patient and caregiver education to support treatment goals, functional independence, and continuity of care.
• Perform basic cleaning, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of occupational therapy equipment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable payer, regulatory, licensing, and organizational requirements.

Requirements: 

• Current state Occupational Therapist (OT) license - Required.
• Current CPR certification - Required.
• Valid driver's license - Required.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance - Required.
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is required/preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Interested? Apply Today! 


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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.