Hospice Occupational Therapist PRN
Ambercare - Hermitage, PA
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Helping Hands Hospice is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Flexible Hours 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Mileage reimbursement Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs What You'll Do: Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by our policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patient. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate. Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. Participates in discharge planning for patient. Qualifications: Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Complies and maintains current CPR certification. Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate auto insurance We may text you during the hiring process. By proceeding, you give us permission to text you at the mobile number provided. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply 'Opt Out' at any time if you no longer wish to receive text messages regarding our opportunities. Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.
Created: 2026-03-17