Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in Fairbanks, AK
Occupational Therapist - Home Care plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Home Care studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Home Care typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Foundation Health Partners
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Fairbanks, AK
FULL_TIME
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Job ID: 2024-13919
Category: Rehab / Therapy
Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Position Type: FA: Full Time
Shift: Days
New Grad: Yes
Overview
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Home Health Care team in Alaska's "Golden Heart City"! While this position is primarily in the Home Health setting, the opportunity to assist in other rehab settings is available.
Fairbanks, Alaska is located in the interior of the state where you can find adventure, culture, solitude or scenery. Occupational Therapists assist with the development and restoration of function and the maintenance of maximum rehabilitation potential. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license within the State of Alaska. BLS certification required.
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served in a Home Health Care setting.
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Wage is based on experience and starts at $41.44/hr.
About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Position Available:
Occupational Therapist Home Health
Full-Time
40 hours per week
8 Hour Day Shifts
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
- Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
- Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies
- Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature
- Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
- Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
- Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
- 2 Months Ago
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Qualifications
Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an Occupational Therapist in the specialty area.
Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an Occupational Therapist in the specialty area.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
- Norton Sound Health Corp
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Nome, AK
FULL_TIME
- Position Title: Occupational TherapistDepartment: Physical TherapyReports To: Manager of Physical Therapy Position Code:27090004FLSA: ExemptICPA:CoveredEffective Date5/16/16Grade:14 OTD13 MOTBarrier C...
- 3 Days Ago
- Foundation Health Partners
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Fairbanks, AK
FULL_TIME
- Job ID: 2024-14003 Category: Rehab / Therapy Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: FA: Full Time Shift: Days New Grad: No OverviewThis position is responsible for the evaluation, p...
- 26 Days Ago
- Fusion Medical Staffing
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Fairbanks, AK
FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
- Job DescriptionBenefits Include:Qualifications/Requirements:One to three years experience as a Occupational Therapist preferredOther certifications may be required for this positionCritical thinking, ...
- 1 Month Ago
- Foundation Health Partners
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Fairbanks, AK
FULL_TIME
- Job ID: 2024-14002 Category: Rehab / Therapy Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: FA: Full Time Shift: Days New Grad: Yes OverviewAt Foundation Health Partners, we believe in the ...
- 26 Days Ago
- Foundation Health Partners
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Fairbanks, AK
OTHER
- Job ID: 2024-14001 Category: Rehab / Therapy Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: CA: Per Diem Shift: Days New Grad: Yes OverviewThis position is responsible for the administratio...
- 26 Days Ago
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- Foundation Health, LLC
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Fairbanks, AK
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- Jackson Therapy Partners
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Fairbanks, AK
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- Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
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Fairbanks, AK
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- Foundation Health, LLC
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Fairbanks, AK
- Overview: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Home Health Car...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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North Pole, AK
- Ascentia Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in North Pole, Alaska. Job Description & R...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Delta Companies
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Fairbanks, AK
- Overview Setting: Pediatrics, Outpatient, Home Health Compensation: $1,920 - $2,304 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | o...
- 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Fairbanks, AK
- Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jo...
- 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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