Occupational Therapist, Home Health, PRN
Elara Capital
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Evaluate patients to determine occupational therapy needs, rehabilitation potential, and develop individualized Plans of Care
- Perform initial evaluations, routine visits, and re-evaluations in compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines
- Ensure continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning
- Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to supervisors, physicians, and care team members
- Implement patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources
- Verify and follow physician orders, assessment data, and established clinical standards
- Write physician orders for additional visits or changes to the Plan of Care per agency policy
- Incorporate patient goals into therapy interventions and document progress clearly and accurately
- Provide occupational therapy services consistent with best practices and physician certification
- Educate patients and caregivers on activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor skills
- Assist with securing necessary equipment, including fabrication of custom splints when appropriate
- Instruct patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, modifying as needed
- Counsel patients and families on therapy-related needs
- Supervise and provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and other clinical staff to ensure quality and consistency of care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted OT license in the state of practice
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area (up to 50%)
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the workday
Benefits
- Competitive PRN compensation
- Free continuing education for all employees
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time team members
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Family & pet bereavement leave
- Pet insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
occupational therapypatient evaluationsPlan of Care developmentOASIS compliancePPS guidelinesadaptive equipmentsensory integrationfine motor skillscustom splint fabricationhome therapy program instruction
Soft Skills
communicationcounselingsupervisionclinical directionpatient educationteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailinterpersonal skills
Certifications
OT licenseaccredited Occupational Therapy program graduate