Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Home Health – North Orange County
Lorian Health is an established home health agency that has been enhancing the quality of life in patients homes for over 20 years!

Lorian is currently looking for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist ( OT) to provide optimum care to our home bound patients.

Join our innovative team Therapy model where we pair our Occupational Therapist (OT) with a RN Case Manager and PT! We travel to patients homes throughout the day to help patients empower themselves to improve self-care.

All documentation is done through an electronic device, (smart phone) provided to you by Lorian.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the AMA in collaboration with the American Association of Occupational Therapists (OT) and/or by the State Department of Education in the specific state where employed.
• Registered by the Occupational Therapist Association and licensed in the state of practice if the state has registered practices.
• Has at least two (2) year appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Health (LORIAN) requirements.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client and document all client related activity practices.

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Responsibilities*

• Providing treatment as ordered by the attending physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
• Assisting in developing and updating the plan of treatment or Plan of Care (POC).
• Assisting the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Observing, recording, and reporting information on the patient’s condition to the attending physician, case manager, and in the patient’s record.
• Advising, consulting, and when appropriate, instructing family and other LORIAN personnel on patients therapy programs.
• Teaching and supervising other healthcare personnel when appropriate.
• Evaluating the home environment and making appropriate recommendations.
• Participating in in-service education programs.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.

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Note: Documentation must be accurate, complete, and submitted to LORIAN before visit is deemed acceptable and payable to therapist._

Physical Requirements

• Is able to present a pre-employment physical which states they are free from health conditions which would interfere with the employee’s ability to perform assigned duties, is free from signs or symptoms of infectious disease and is signed by the person who performed the assessment. A similar physical is required annually thereafter.
• Is able to pass a pre-employment Protein Purified Derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test and annually thereafter. If unable to pass PPD testing or have history of positive PPD testing, a Chest X-ray will be required of a new employee and every five (5) year thereafter.
• Maybe subjected to prolonged standing or sitting.
• Able to lift, position, or transfer patients as needed.
• Considerable amount of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.

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Work Environment*

• Maybe exposed to viruses, diseases, infections, or unhealthy environments within the patients’ home.

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Equipment Used*

• Smartphone/Tablet
• Motor Vehicle
• Variety of Durable Medical Equipment

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

Location: 27134B Paseo Espada,Suite 222, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Job Type: Full-time

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