Home Health Occupational Therapist
Lakeland, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Lakeland, Florida
Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Specialty: Adult Occupational Therapy (OT) in Home Health setting
• Patient Types: Med/surg, cardiac, ortho, hips/knees/shoulders, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory patients, neuro, trachs, trauma, AKA, BKA, ADLs
• Caseload: 6-8 home skilled visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, may increase)
• Documentation: Use of laptop, MiFi, portable printers; specific documentation systems (BayCare Forms, Scheduling, Ace Timesheet)
• Work Schedule: Self-scheduled visits and hours based on HomeCare office needs

Required Skills & Competencies

• Adult OT skills including:

  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Cardiac rehab
  • Edema massage
  • Feeding techniques
  • Splinting
  • TENS, Ultrasound
  • Orthopedics
  • Prosthetics/Orthotics
  • Standardized assessment
  • Joint mobilization
  • Home Exercise Program
  • Lifting and transfer techniques
  • Patient/Family education
  • Safety and injury prevention
  • Telephone communication
  • Evaluation tools
  • Billing/Documentation

• Must have home health experience

• OASIS training preferred

• Must be an independent practitioner

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required in specialty
• 2 years preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• State OT license (valid and current)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption form on file
• Flu shot required or declination on file; mandatory mask wearing at all times while at work
• Valid driver's license and personal car required for home visits

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD)
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required

Additional Requirements

• Must have current personal or auto insurance valid for home health visits
• Professional photo for badge required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • Education verification (including foreign equivalency if applicable)
  • Fingerprinting per Florida AHCA Level II requirements (must be cleared prior to start)
• References: 2 professional references from past 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Dress Code

• Any solid color scrubs

Notes

• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs
• Must be independent practitioner with home health experience
• Must be able to travel and work in Lakeland, Florida area

This position is ideal for experienced Adult Occupational Therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Florida.