Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist

Job Location: Smyrna, TN

Job Type: Per Diem

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Smyrna area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:

• Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
• Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
• Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. A few position highlights include:

• Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
• Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

THE MUST HAVES:

• Current OT license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.