MGA Homecare

Home healthcare with nurses and therapists

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university is required.
Successful completion of an internship under the direction of an occupational therapist is required.
A passing entry-level certification exam validated by NBCOT, AOTCB, or AOTA is required.
State registration is required.
Successful completion of applicable screening tests with a passing rate is required.
Professional experience is required as stipulated by state regulations.
Good observation skills and judgment, and good oral and written communication skills, are required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Current CPR certification is required as stipulated by state regulations.
The employee must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, reach, and perform other physical activities required by the duties.
Vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with or without aid.
The employee must be able to frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more, if applicable.
The employee must be able to provide the anticipated level of physical assistance required for safe client care and notify the supervisor immediately if the anticipated assistance exceeds what they can safely provide.
The employee must travel frequently to complete home health visits.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, household pets or animals, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Responsibilities

Treat neuromuscular and developmental dysfunction caused by disease, trauma, congenital anomaly, or prior therapeutic processes through specific tasks or goal-directed activities designed to improve patients’ functional performance, while complying with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Obtain sufficient information to function effectively.
Provide individual patient or client services and determine priority occupational therapy needs by assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; evaluating the home environment and need for adaptive equipment or functional improvements; participating in development of the total plan of care; directing the occupational therapy treatment plan; and regularly reevaluating progress and revising the plan as necessary.
Initiate the occupational therapy program and instruct other personnel, family members, or caregivers in relevant treatment phases and program goals.
Instruct patients or clients and family members or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances or prosthetic devices when applicable.
Communicate patient or client status to supervisory personnel.
Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop, implement, and support the patient’s plan of care.
Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluations and goal attainment; submit notes according to applicable policies and procedures, including weekly clinical documentation.
Observe patients or clients for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discuss changes with the patient, family, or caregiver, and report changes as necessary.
Assist caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and handbook requirements.
Represent the company professionally in the company and community, maintain a clean and neat professional appearance in accordance with the dress code, and report on time and as scheduled to complete work within the designated time.
Participate in other agency-mandated activities, such as in-services, as requested by the Agency Director.

MGA Homecare:

MGA Homecare has been providing Private Duty Nursing, Skilled Nursing Visits, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the home and community-based setting for over a decade. In 2022 MGA has opened its doors to MGA Behavior Therapy which offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and early behavior intervention for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

We aim to help our patients and their families by delivering high-quality clinical care in the comfort of their homes. Our goal is to make the lives of our patients and their families easier by demonstrating compassion and integrity at the heart of everything we do. By bringing individualized attention and support throughout every home. MGA Homecare is proudly serving the states of Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, and are here to be a resource for patients and their families.

Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

Title

Occupational Therapist - Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist treats neuromuscular and developmental dysfunction, caused by disease, trauma, congenital anomaly, or prior therapeutic process, through the use of specific tasks or goal directed activities designed to improve functional performance of the patient and compliance with applicable laws, regulations & policies of MGA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively.
Provides individual patient/client services and determines priority needs for occupational therapy by:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status.
- Evaluating the home environment and assessing the need for adaptive equipment or improve function.
- Participating in the development of the total plan of care.
- Directing the occupation therapy treatment plan of care.
- Regularly re-evaluating patient/client progress and revising the plan of care as necessary.

Initiates the occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/ or family/ caregivers in certain phases during which they may work with a patient/ client, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the program for the patient/client.
Instructs patients/clients and family/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and/or prosthetic devices when applicable.
Maintains communication regarding patient/client status with supervisory personnel.
Collaborates with the physician and team members to develop, implement and support the patient’s plan of care.
Completes and maintains accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
Observes the patient/client for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reports changes as necessary.
Assists the caregivers/families, other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
MGA Policies, Procedures and Handbook are adhered to.
- Notes are completed accurately and submitted as per respective policies and procedures.
- Clinical documentation must be turned in weekly per the agency guidelines.
- Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
- Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
- Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.

Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy by an accredited University
Successful completion of an internship under the direction of an OT
Passed the entry level certification exam as validated by NBCOT/AOTCB/AOTA
Obtained state registration
Successful completion of appropriate screening tests with passing rate
Professional experience required per state regulations
Displays good observation skills and judgement, as well as good oral and written communication skills
Reliable Transportation
Current CPR certification per state regulations

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach with hands and arms and other physical activities as deemed necessary by job duties.
Vision and Hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid.
Ability to frequently lift and or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assist required to provide safe client care. If the anticipated level of assist is greater than that which the employee can safely provide, the supervisor is to be notified immediately.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly variable, as care is generally provided in private homes.
Lighting, acoustics, air quality, temperature and environment hazards are not predictable.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, household pets/animals, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is required to travel frequently to complete home health visits.

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Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement:

At MGA, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both our organization and the communities we serve. We understand that DEI is crucial to our success as a healthcare company, allowing us to provide personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs and preferences. Our belief is that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, deserves access to high-quality healthcare services. We respect and value the experiences, perspectives, and identities of all individuals, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the Company

MGA Homecare

Home healthcare with nurses and therapists

MGA Homecare provides personalized in-home health services in the United States, with a team of nurses, therapists, and caregivers delivering one-on-one care tailored to each client. Care is organized through initial assessments and custom care plans, followed by ongoing visits and coordination by the care team, with services paid through client fees or insurance providers. The company emphasizes close, ongoing relationships between caregivers and clients to support physical challenges and daily health needs, and it supports its employees to ensure high-quality care. What sets MGA apart is its focus on one-to-one, customized care combined with broad insurance acceptance and a diverse client base, alongside a stable, flexible home-healthcare model. Its goal is to provide accessible, professional, and compassionate home healthcare that adapts to each client's unique needs and improves their health and independence.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 1992

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