Über diese PRN Occupational Therapist- Home Health Services Stelle bei Riverside Health System
Hiring Range
$38.00 - $42.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsAre you ready to love what you do and love where you work? At Riverside, you’ll be part of an integrated health system trusted across our communities — a place where your work truly matters. Our mission drives everything: to care for others as we would care for those we love.
As a therapist, you’ll bring that mission to life every day, helping patients regain independence and confidence while delivering care that reflects The Riverside Care Difference — care that is focused on high reliability in our patient experience and service excellence.
Riverside Health is currently hiring for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our At Home team based in Newport News, VA!
Why Riverside?
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Are you ready to make a significant impact on people's lives through the power of rehabilitation? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Riverside At Home team and contribute to our mission of promoting wellness and restoring vitality. Whether you are a new grad looking to jump-start your career with our extensive mentorship program or an experienced therapist looking continue your development, all are welcome!
What is the culture of Riverside At Home?
For us, patient care is at the heart of our mission and remains our primary focus. We know that by giving our therapists the time with their patients it will result in better patient outcomes and help them heal. We are there in real time making real changes. We are honored to be able to meet our patients where they are, encouraging them to see their potential in a space that is comforting and familiar to them. There truly is no place like home!
Overview
An Occupational Therapist will follow appropriate practices to perform evaluations, timely re-evaluations and OASIS assessments, determine OT diagnoses, develop a plan of care with updates at appropriate time points, and perform occupational therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
What you will do
- Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs occupational therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.)
- Completes reassessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine level of functioning. Updates and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable. Prepares clinical and progress notes that support skilled interventions and assesses outcomes of care. Plans for discharge of patient.
- Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
- Coordinates the Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides and services including completion of required supervisory visit documentation. Participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
- Carries out treatment plan effectively and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or
- Masters Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or
- Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required)
Experience
- 1 year Occupational Therapy experience (Required)
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.
- Flexible with daily scheduling and may be required to work various patient care settings.
Licenses and Certifications
- License Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
- License Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire(Required) and
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
- Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
- Valid Drivers License Required
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
