Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We have a need for a contract Occupational Therapist in our Richmond, VA Center.

Highlights:

• LOA Coverage
• Coverage dates: 9/5 - 10/20
• Ideal start date: 8/25
• The center has 367 participants with high demand/need
• Strong preference for PACE and/or Epic experience
• M-F from 7:30 or 8am until 4 or 4:30pm

About Us:

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, youll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment plans to participants. All participant care provided is in accordance with applicable InnovAge policies and state regulations.

• Provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants.
• Assesses condition, creates a treatment plan and discusses implementation of therapy with participant or caretaker(s).
• Integrates occupational therapy treatment plan in the team Plan of Care (POC).
• Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
• Makes home visits/educational sessions as needed and indicated in the POC, and documents activities including participant/caregiver response in participants chart.
• Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Administers treatment program per referral from assessments from the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Instructs family members, caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with documentation in medical record notes.
• Evaluates charts and reports on participants progress to appropriate staff.
• Documents occupational therapy services provided and performs department record-keeping in keeping within documentation requirements.
• Performs data collection, prepares reports and maintains any necessary participant statistics.
• Assists in recommending policies and procedures in the area of occupational therapy.
• Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled occupational therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
• Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
• Immediately reports any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Participates in peer review and QM activities as requested.
• Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to appropriate member of clinical management staff
• Work in collaboration with InnovAge nursing home and assisted living staff regarding the occupational therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
• Conduct and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Performs data collection, prepares reports and maintains any necessary participant statistics.
• Maintains therapy department in a clean and orderly manner and oversees the maintenance of therapy equipment.
• Maintains the quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control programs
• Fulfills the documentation requirements and department record-keeping of OT services provided as set by InnovAge programs
• Attends Morning Meetings, mini teams and family meetings and forwards all information to the Primary OT if no other OT is available or if assigned by the Primary OT
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• 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)
• Bachelors in (OT), Masters in OT (MOT), Doctorate in OT (OTD)
• National Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligible for National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registration with state in which practicing
• Requires state issued drivers license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law
• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly is required.

PREFERRED

• Two (2) years experience, preferred
• A minimum of one year of general occupational therapy experience in a geriatric setting preferred

Client in VA seeking Occupational Therapist: Outpatient/Clinicfor the following shift(s): DaysWe are looking for a healthcare professional who is ready to provide exceptional patient care in this contract/travel role. Contract/travel assignments are typically 13 weeks, with potential to extend.Help us continue our mission to connect people, improve lives, and give back to the community by joining the CoreMedical Group team. When you work with CoreMedical Group, we put you first and treat you like family, supporting you every step of the way.CoreMedical Group is one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country, with travel and contract positions located across the United States. Our recruiters will help you find the perfect job, whether its across the country or across the street.In addition to dedicated, personalized support from your recruiter, when you work with CoreMedical Group youll receive:

• Access to an extensive benefits package, including day 1 health, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, a health reimbursement account, and more!
• Weekly paychecks with competitive pay packages
• Matching 401(k) benefits to help you save for retirement
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to set you up for success on your contract
• Travel reimbursement and dedicated housing support while on assignment
• Referral cash bonuses when you connect us with other clinicians

CoreMedical Group also offers you a free, all-inclusive vacation each year as our way of saying thank you for your hard work. Join other healthcare professionals on the annual Club CoreMed retreat and you'll see why our contract and travel professionals come back to us year after year!Your career is too valuable to tackle on your own. Let CoreMedical Group help you with your healthcare journey!Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal incidental expenses, and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Any benefits (medical/dental/vision) are in addition to the weekly pay. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details. Estimated payments are subject to change until formal offer of assignment is made and accepted.

Core Medical Group Job ID #1309049. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT

About Core Medical Group

CoreMedical Group is one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country. We have jobs nationwide in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim, locum tenens, and permanent placements! Join the staffing agency with Club CoreMed, the best perk in the industry - an all inclusive paid trip to a tropical resort!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Company provided housing options
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program