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Occupational Therapist - OT

Occupational Therapist - OT

Harris Home Health

Sylva, NC

Job ID : 374f2f7156306c366c414638394e4b3946413d3d

Job Description :

Company Overview:
The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR) is responsible for the 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. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patients progress.

Harris Home Health
, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

We offer benefits including but not limited to:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision packages
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Rapid Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Internal promotions with a career plan
  • All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Trak option for Home Care experienced clinicians
  • Great Culture – come join our family!
Essential Functions:
  • 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, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
  • Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
  • Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
  • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
  • Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
  • Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
  • Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
  • Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy.
  • Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.
  • Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Education & Experience:
License Requirements
  • Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.
Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Company Details :

Name : Harris Home Health

CEO : Keith G. Myers

Headquarter : Lafayette, LA

Revenue : $500 million to $1 billion (USD)

Size : 10000+ Employees

Type : Company - Public

Primary Industry : Health Care Services & Hospitals

Sector Name : Healthcare

Year Founded : 1994

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