Occupational Therapist
AdamsPlace, Chipley, FL, United States
Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Chipley
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Chipley is looking for an
Occupational Therapist (OT)
to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Must be licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.
Specific Responsibilities
Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements.
Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
Participates in inservice training for Occupational Therapy.
Checks for safety, care and cleaning of equipment.
Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
Provides Occupational Therapy services in accordance with all NHC HomeCare policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
Maintains knowledge base of HomeCare occupational therapy procedures and regulations as well as professional standards through attendance at workshops, inservices and individual research and reading.
NHC HomeCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well‑being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost‑effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well‑being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at
nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chipley/
We look forward to talking with you! EOE
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"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Chipley is looking for an
Occupational Therapist (OT)
to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Must be licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.
Specific Responsibilities
Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements.
Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
Participates in inservice training for Occupational Therapy.
Checks for safety, care and cleaning of equipment.
Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
Provides Occupational Therapy services in accordance with all NHC HomeCare policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
Maintains knowledge base of HomeCare occupational therapy procedures and regulations as well as professional standards through attendance at workshops, inservices and individual research and reading.
NHC HomeCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well‑being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost‑effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well‑being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at
nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chipley/
We look forward to talking with you! EOE
#J-18808-Ljbffr