Occupational Therapist

Description

Do you have home health experience and are you looking for something different in your career? Our passion for patient care is second to none and we are currently hiring!

Alana Healthcare is currently hiring both Full Time and Part Time Occupational Therapists in multiple locations (The Villages, Ocala and Leesburg). As an Occupational Therapist with Alana, you will build personal relationships with patients and must have a passion for patient care.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.
• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
• Evaluate the patient's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required.
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician.
• Guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
• Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Establish goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered by the State of Florida.
• Must have at least one year of institutional experience.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license, suitable driving history, insurance and be insurable (without conditions) by Company’s insurance carrier.
• As a condition of employment, must successfully complete background check including but not limited to criminal history, national sex registry clearance, OIG clearance and character references.
•  Preferred experience in a home health environment.

Why join our Alana family?

Benefits package for full time employees includes PTO and holiday pay, health and welfare benefits, life and disability including company paid long term disability, 401k retirement plan with generous company match and more. Our part time employees enjoy the ability to participate in our 401k retirement plan as well!

Flexibility + Work/Life Balance