Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with home health experience and OASIS training preferred for a skilled home care position in the St. Pete/Largo area of Pinellas County, FL.

Details

• Home health setting providing skilled visits to patients in their place of residence
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Caseload of 6-8 patient visits per day (minimum 6 points per day)
• Diverse patient population including med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical (hips/knees/shoulders), COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, neuro, trach, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL cases
• Skilled home care services covered under Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance
• Equipment provided includes laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printer
• Charting via BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet documentation system
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on the needs of the HomeCare office

Requirements

• Current, active OT license (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required; 2 years preferred
• Must be an independent practitioner
• Home health experience required; OASIS training preferred
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required to conduct home visits
• COVID vaccination required, or exemption form on file
• Flu shot required or declination on file; mandatory mask wearing at all times while at work if declining
• Proficiency in required skills including adult OT, ADLs, cardiac rehab, edema massage, feeding techniques, splinting, TENS, ultrasound, ortho, prosthetics/orthotics, standardized assessments, joint mobilization, home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, and billing/documentation
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments to patients in their home environment
• Any solid color scrubs required