Home Health Occupational Therapist

Job Type Full-time Description

Excited by being part of a fast-paced team with lots of moving parts?

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Home Health Field Occupational Therapist to support our growing geriatric home health population in North Austin and surrounding areas. We are looking for a dedicated OT with a heart for the elderly to join our home health team in the North Austin area. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and wonderful team support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, to determine patient needs and level of functioning.
• Evaluate patients’ occupational performance in self-care, work, leisure, and rest.
• Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for ROM, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and representatives.
• Document clinical notes, phone orders, and other records promptly and accurately.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Supervise and guide occupational therapy assistants and home health aides as necessary.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions during patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in the patient’s care.
• Participate in the Agency’s QAPI program and in-service training.
• Meet continuing education requirements and demonstrate professional growth and competency.
• Promote the Agency’s philosophy and policies to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure: Active state license as an occupational therapist or meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(f). Military spouses with an equivalent out-of-state license are welcome.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of home health experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficient therapy skills according to accepted standards of practice, good interpersonal skills, CPR certification, knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with HomeCare HomeBase software is a plus.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid auto liability insurance, and current driver’s license.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Work in patients’ homes under various conditions, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally, with occasional exposure to unpleasant weather.

About Us: Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. Come join our team!

Salary:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary Description $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year