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Occupational Therapists (OT)

At Faith Home Health & Hospice, we are continuing to build a team of outstanding clinicians eager to provide excellent care and become part of a cohesive and motivated team. We are committed to excellence, compassion, integrity, respect and dignity. These values we impart to both our patients and our staff. If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a smaller, more personalized work setting, please apply.

*Looking for PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in West Des Moines, area.*

*Job Summary:*

Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients as directed by the plan of treatment and in line with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the agency.

*Qualifications:*
* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Iowa.
* Has graduated from a OT curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA.
* Minimum of 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical care setting preferred.
* Prior home healthcare experience preferred.
* Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation required.
* Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification and other required documents.

*Responsibilities:*
* Assists the physician in evaluating patients; level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
* Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate while coordinating plan of care with the physicians as needed.
* Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
* Revises the plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
* Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
* Coordinates care with agencies Nurse Administrator and other staff as appropriate.
* Observes, records and reports any changes in the patient's condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
* Instructs patient and/or family in use of equipment safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
* Participates in chart reviews, case conferences peer review and QAPI activities when required.
* Communicates effectively with patient, caregivers and families as well as agency staff.
* Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the Administrator.
* Assures the all tasks are performed in a timely manner.

*Benefits:*
* Fun, family-oriented work environment
* Mileage and extended travel reimbursement
* Employee Referral Program
* Scrubs Provided

Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Referral program



Experience:
* Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
* Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)


Work Location: On the road