Home Health Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Location

Peoria, AZ | United States

Job description

WE OFFER:

SALARY:

• Per Diem Rate of $80 per visit.
  For RN/PT/OT Rate varies depending on type of visit. 

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 3 days of training
• Can choose what are to cover
• Open to transition to Full Time.

AREA COVERAGE: 

• West Valley: Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Peoria, Sun City

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours a week for 5 days
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

The Occupational Therapist will provide services - occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation to home care clients in accordance with the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with the participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team. 

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning. 
• Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the Plan of Care, and an assessment of utilization of community resources.
• Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.

Requirements:

• OT License in the State of Arizona
• AZ Fingerprint clearance card
• Updated Credentials:
  • CPR / BLS
  • Negative TB Test Result
  • Driver's License and Auto Insurance
  • Flu Shot / Signed Declination Form
  • Hep B / Signed Declination Form
• Covid-19 Vaccination / Signed Religious Exemption Form
• Immunization Records (MMR, Tdap, Varicella)
• For Per Diem : with at least 6 months of experience in Home Health

Others:

• Will be driving to patient's residences
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirement
• Must be willing to drive all-over West Valley
• W4 type of employment

To know more about Palmeira Home Health, visit our website:

Palmeira Home Health is a pioneer in the Home Health industry by providing customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues. At Palmeira, our driving mission is to enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with better care for better outcomes. We exist to create a healthier everyday life for our patients and their families. Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible.

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