Occupational Therapist Part-time/Per-Diem

Home & Health Care Management is the oldest home health care agency in Northern California. Our agency specializes in delivering comprehensive in-home care and case management for older adults, children, and those living with disabilities across many counties. We use a matrix of Medi-Cal, Medicare and targeted health programs to find solutions that work for our clients.
Who You Are: You are a motivated Occupational Therapist who shares our vision of delivering in-home care. You treat patients in a caring and compassionate manner and help them achieve their goals of staying in their own home whilst receiving treatment.
Travel: This role comprises 100% travel within our service region. You will be traveling to patients’ homes.
Service Region: We have several counties that we service across Northern California specifically Butte County, Shasta County and Yuba Sutter counties and surrounding communities. 
Schedule: This is a part-time/Per-Diem role of between 10-20 hours per week, with the possibility of expanded hours in the future.
Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform the following duties successfully:

Evaluate patients upon physician diagnosis

Assess patient and identify deficits impacting self-care, functional mobility, behavior, cognition and patient’s ability to function in their life’s role

Deliver occupational therapy to patients in their own homes

Help patients improve their motor skills, coordination, and balance through therapeutic exercises and activities

Assist patients in developing or regaining daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing, and eating

Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance their independence

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to coordinate patient care

Monitor and document patients' progress during therapy sessions

Essential Requirements:

One year experience as a home health care provider

Current California State license as an Occupational Therapist and stays updated through independent study and continuing education

Current CPR certification

Valid California Driver’s License

Eligible to be insured under our liability policy with a clean DMV report

Your own vehicle and proof of current auto insurance

COVID vaccinated or have an exemption. PPE is provided to all employees

Required Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated technical competence and accountable for work output.

Demonstrates proficiency in performing occupational therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing the effects of these

Demonstrates sensitivity with patient, family, and their medical team

Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.

Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.

Professional behavior when on duty

Ability to maintain patient records and able to organize daily schedule

Physical Requirements: Conditional upon job offer is successfully passing a medical exam. Physical requirement for this role specifically include

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours.

Able to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.

Able to drive intermittently on a daily basis

Compensation and Benefits:
Pay range is $55.00 to $65.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
You will be reimbursed for the mileage you travel.
You will receive a monthly phone stipend.
You will be eligible for paid sick leave.
We offer a 401(k) matching up to 4% after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked.
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If you have an interest in joining our amazing team, we would like to hear from you! Please reach out if you have any questions about this role or the compensation.
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