Occupational Therapist

remote typeOnsite

locationsWest Georgia Home Care

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-4501

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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Job Summary :

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for age appropriate interventions for the client that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs to patients whom require rehabilitative care. The Occupational Therapist is responsible to collaborate with all disciplines throughout the episode of care, to ensure all goals are met. The Occupational Therapist provides delivery of high quality continuous care providing assessment, therapeutic exercises, education, and treatments in the patient's home. The Therapist participates in a preceptor role, for new employees and works in cooperation with other disciplines. The Therapist is responsible for attending inservices, staff meetings, special projects and continuing education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Required Minimum Education :

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

Basic Life Support 1.00 Required

BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required

BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required

Occupational Therapist 2.00 Required

Georgia Driver's License 3.00 Required

Private Vehicle insurance 4.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 1 year of Full-time Occupational Therapy experience Required

Home Health experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

Strong critical care assessment and rehabilitative skills required.

Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Use of window based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Good understanding of home health operations, reimbursement, law and regulatory processes.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.