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Job Opportunity: OT Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

Provide occupational therapy services in a home health setting.
Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson’s, respiratory patients, neuro, trauma, amputees (AKA, BKA), and failure to thrive.
Skilled home care visits (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial insurance).
6-8 home visits per day, with a minimum of 6 points per day (may increase at manager’s discretion).
Use of evaluation tools, billing/documentation systems, and patient/family education.
Must be able to self-schedule visits and hours based on office needs.

Required Skills & Experience

Adult OT skills including:
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Cardiac rehab
- Edema massage
- Feeding techniques
- Splinting
- TENS, Ultrasound
- Orthopedics, Prosthetics/Orthotics
- Standardized assessments
- Joint mobilization
- Home Exercise Program
- Lifting and transfer techniques
- Patient/Family education
- Safety and injury prevention
- Telephone communication
Must have at least 1 year of home health experience, 2 years preferred.
Must be an independent practitioner.
Valid driver’s license and reliable car required for home visits.
COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption on file.
Flu shot required or declination on file; mask wearing mandatory while at work.

Required Qualifications

Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in a Home Health setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Cardiac rehab
Edema massage
Feeding techniques
Splinting
TENS
Ultrasound
Prosthetics/Orthotics
Joint mobilization

Additional Requirements

Scrubs: Any solid color scrub.
Laptop, MiFi, and portable printer provided for documentation and scheduling.
Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
Color blind testing required prior to start.
Competency exams and other certifications as applicable to profession.
Flu vaccination deadline for pre-start travelers is October 7, 2024; for working travelers December 13, 2024.
Mask wearing required if flu vaccine is declined.

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide skilled occupational therapy in a home health setting with a diverse patient population. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while meeting all licensure and compliance requirements.

Sarasota, FL

About

Located on Florida's southwest coast, Sarasota is a chic city with an ideal mix of world-class cultural attractions and natural wonders. It may best be known for Siesta Key Beach, which is often named the most beautiful beach in the country due to its pristine white sands of fine white quartz. The stunning Marie Selby Botanic Garden offers plenty of visual delights, and you can get up close with sharks, sea turtles, otters and manatees at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. If you want to experience a floating tiki bar, join one of the Low Tide Tours for a fun trip through the waterways while sipping tropical beverages. Sarasota is also home to Siesta Key Run, a fantastic distillery and one of the state's finest craft rum producers. Visitors are welcome to sample unique flavors in the tasting room, ranging from your usual spiced rum to toasted coconut.

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