In-home Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Sierra Vista/Tucson (“BrightStar Care”) employees uphold A Higher Standard. What We Offer: At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: * SPTO accrual * 401(k) with matching * Paid holidays * Optional Insurance: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Critical Illness * Cancer * Hospital Confinement * Accident * Short-Term Disability * Whole Life * Term Life * Employee Recognition * Free Training * Discounted Legal Services * Part of a team with RN Oversight * Employee referral bonus * Weekly pay w/ direct deposit * Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated * We promote from within * Free continuing education * Employee of the month and year * HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice and Leader of Excellence * Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process! We strongly live our value of a work-life balance. Responsibilities * Comply with all state-mandated Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and other legal mandates. * Evaluate client for therapy needs and provide written orders/treatment plan for services. * Ensure plan of care is consistent with client assessment and needs. * Instruct other personnel and/or family members and caregivers on intervention goals. * Ensure proper visit documentation completion. * Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to DON, ADON and/or client’s primary provider. * Participate in discharge planning.. * Provide in-service education for agency personnel, as needed. * Ensure personal credentials are active and up to date at office. * Attend all staff meetings and complete all required annual education as assigned. Requirements * Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in state for which care is being provided * One (1) year experience as occupational therapist, preferably in an in home setting * CPR Certification, required * Two-step negative TB skin test or chest x-ray, required. * Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, required * Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance, required * Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations * Adheres to HIPAA and maintains client confidentiality * Transportation to meet the needs of position and scope of job responsibilities, required We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.