Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Home Health assignment requiring at least 1 year of home health or clinical experience and an active OT license.

Details

• Home health setting serving adult patients ages 18 and up
• Caseload averages 4-6 patients per day with most visits occurring in patients' homes
• Occasional clinic visits scheduled weekly for 1-2 patients
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
• No weekend requirement, though weekend availability can be arranged if desired
• No on-call responsibilities
• Coverage area includes Beltsville and Montgomery areas
• Charting completed using Kinnser/WellSky system, must be completed on-site rather than at home
• 13-week contract length

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist state license required in hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Home Health/Homecare, or 1 year of clinical experience overall
• Acute care background also considered favorable
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• OASIS experience preferred but not required
• WellSky Home Health charting experience is a plus
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills required

Additional Information

• Complete occupational therapy evaluations, reassessments, and discharge visits
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and functional needs
• Assess home environments and recommend adaptive equipment and safety modifications
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, energy conservation, home safety, adaptive equipment, and activities of daily living
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Business casual dress code with closed-toe shoes required
• Free residential parking available
• Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccine declination permitted
• All required compliance documentation must be completed before starting patient care, which may take 2-3 weeks
• All time off requests must be submitted at the time of application, as additional requests cannot be accommodated after an offer is made
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate from first patient to last patient of the day