Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health PRN Per Visit Job at AW Health Care (O'Fallon)

Job Description

Looking for More Time With Your Patients—and Your Family? Do you love providing home health care but find documentation overwhelming? Are you searching for better work-life balance and tired of charting after hours? At AW Health Care, we understand that the best patient outcomes happen when clinicians can focus on care—not paperwork. We’ve launched an exciting new program that allows you to do just that: deliver high-quality, 1:1 care while minimizing documentation requirements. With a flexible schedule, excellent clinical outcomes, and strong patient satisfaction, this role is designed for therapists who want to make a difference—without sacrificing personal time. About AW Health Care: AW Health Care is a woman-owned, independent home health agency based in St. Louis, proudly serving Missouri and Illinois for over 25 years. With more than 500 team members supporting over 1,500 patients, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care that makes a difference. AW Health Care is currently seeking a PRN Per Visit Occupational Therapist (OT) to serve our population in St Charles and Lincoln Counties in Missouri.

Job Responsibility

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient
Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities
Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Provides prescribed occupational therapy
Directs and supervises personnel as required
Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation
Performs all skilled procedures
Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment
Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress
Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises
An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval
A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued
A progress note is written each visit
A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached
A summary is written upon patient's discharge
Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff
Assists the physician in evaluating level of function
Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary
Prepares clinical and progress notes
Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel
Participates in in-service programs

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or...
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Two (2) years experience, preferred.
Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Moderate lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

What we offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with 4% Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance)
Paid assistance for IL license

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