Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Home Health

Job Overview

Prima Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare certified, Virginia licensed home health agency in Chantilly, VA. We have served Northern Virginia families since 2016 and are expanding our therapy services. We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants to join us as independent contractors.

Visits are offered as needed and accepted case by case. You set your availability and take the visits that fit your schedule.

PAY

• Occupational Therapist: $150 per visit for admissions and OASIS Start of Care
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: $66 per hour
• Paid for visits completed and documented, per your written agreement with Prima

Occupational Therapist:

• Completes the initial OT evaluation with objective measurements of function, self care, cognition and home safety
• Develops the plan of care with measurable goals, frequency and duration, and obtains the physician’s signature
• Completes the OASIS data set accurately and on time at the visits assigned to the OT, including recertification, transfer and discharge
• Provides skilled occupational therapy, reassesses the patient and updates the plan of care as required
• Delegates treatment to the OTA with clear patient specific instructions, makes the required supervisory visits, and reviews and signs off on the OTA’s documentation
• Trains patients and families in activities of daily living, home safety, adaptive techniques and adaptive equipment
• Reports changes in condition to the physician and the Director of Nursing
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals with the DON

Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Delivers skilled occupational therapy treatment following the OT’s evaluation, plan of care and goals
• Works under the supervision of the OT and keeps the OT informed of each patient’s status
• Documents function, self care, mobility and safety observations in each visit note
• Carries out maintenance programs as set by the OT
• Trains patients and families in activities of daily living, home safety, adaptive techniques and adaptive equipment
• Reports changes in condition to the OT and the DON

BOTH ROLES

• Complete documentation in the EVV Plus platform within the designated time
• Participate in case conferences and the agency’s quality improvement activities
• Serve patients of all ages, pediatric through geriatric
• Follow all agency, billing and documentation policies

REQUIREMENTS

• OT: Active Virginia Occupational Therapist license (Virginia Board of Medicine) in good standing. Graduate of an ACOTE accredited OT program with NBCOT certification (OTR).
• OTA: Active Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistant license (Virginia Board of Medicine) in good standing. Graduate of an ACOTE accredited OTA program with NBCOT certification (COTA).
• Criminal background check and Central Registry check before patient contact
• Working knowledge of OASIS (current version). OT completes OASIS training before the first assessment.
• Reliable transportation to patient homes in Northern Virginia
• Home health experience preferred

CONTRACTOR DETAILS

• Independent contractor (1099) under a written agreement with Prima, signed before the first visit
• You set your own availability and accept visits case by case
• Complete Prima’s credentialing, background check and orientation before the first visit

Prima Home Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $66.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66