Occupational Therapist Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : PRN Occupational Therapist

Service Areas : Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify necessary equipment.
• Collaborate in developing a comprehensive care plan.
• Design a treatment program with goals for improved function and communicate the plan to the referring physician and other team members.
• Teach or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, following agency policies.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients on using adaptive equipment to enhance function.
• Provide training in the use of prosthetic and / or orthotic devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
• Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.
• Work alongside physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and families / caregivers.
• Identify patient and family / caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

Why Choose Pinnacle?

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!