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Job description
Occupational Therapist
Christus Home Care is hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team in Athens, TX!
Explore opportunities with Christus Homecare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
Current CPR certification
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The pay for this role will range from $75,998 - $113,997 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Worksite address
athens, TX, 75751, US
Who can apply
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