Home Health Occupational Therapist

Michigan City Coolspring Health Center1225 E Coolspring Ave Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and implements a plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance and promote injury prevention. This role also performs documentation and quality improvement activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.

• Documents patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.

• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.

• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.

• Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.

• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.

• Trains and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.

• Provides occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.

• Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree- Occupational Therapy - Required

• 1 year Occupational Therapy Experience - Required

• 1 year Home Health Experience - Preferred

• Occupational Therapist (OT) State Licensing Board - Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required

• Driver's License - Required

• Auto Insurance - Required

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.