HSC Home Care is actively hiring Occupational Therapists in D.C. for openings with sessions available during the day, evening and weekends.

HSC Home Care offers:

• Steady Hours - Up to 40 hours a week available!
• Competitive Pay
• Varying Schedules
• Paid Training
• Referral Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities

The Occupational Therapist is a professional responsible for planning and administering occupational therapy evaluations, as well as planning and implementing appropriate treatment.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited university (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year Documentation of a satisfactory work record and experience in an institutional setting. (Preferred) And
1 year Experience working with pediatric clients. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Desire to deliver quality therapy in all client/patient care situations.
Ability to speak read and write English fluently. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Occupational Therapist District of Columbia Upon Hire (Required)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) American Occupational Therapy Association Upon Hire (Required) And
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)

Job Functions

• Perform evaluation, re-assessment, discharge, etc. in timely manner according to departmental policy. Select and administer appropriate treatment with proper attention to age-appropriate considerations, client/patient safety and dignity.

• Evaluate clients/patients of all ages with rehabilitation challenges in the performance of activities required in daily life.

• Respond to medical referral following standard procedure.

• Individual client/patient plans of treatment reflect current client/patient needs.

• Client assessments are communicated to appropriate individuals.

• Visit note forms are completed and submitted within 24 hours of treatment per home health care agency policy and procedure.

• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to obtain maximal benefit from client/patient treatment.

• Instruct client/patient and family in treatment plan, expected outcome, and home program whenever possible.

• Record treatment, client/patient response to treatment, and progress in appropriate and timely manner.

• Work cooperatively with HSC Staff to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

• Stay abreast of trends and professional issues and reflects this in treatment.

• Attend HSC Home Care in-services and all required meetings to increase skill.

• Obtain outside continuing education and presents information to staff.

• Assist as requested in program development activities, complete program development assignments thoroughly and in a timely manner.

• Document assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to Agency's and/or health system guidelines and standards.

• Referrals of clients to other health care providers are done per agency policy and procedure.

• Referral information is documented accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.

• Attend and participate in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.

• Attend mandatory in-service programs.

• Participate in Agency's continuous quality improvement efforts.

• Cooperates with and adapts to planned changes in Agency operations.

• Completes incidents reports accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintenance of confidentiality of client information is demonstrated per agency policy and procedure.

• Participation in development and implementation of educational programs to address staff members' needs is demonstrated.

• Current professional license of Occupational Therapy is maintained and documented.

• Other job duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence
All In
Action Oriented Supervisory Responsibilities
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

• Category I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.

Protected Health Information Access Level

• Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions.

Working Environment

• This position operates in home and community environments.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• This is a PRN position working standard and extended hours.