[Hiring] Occupational Therapist @Survivor Healthcare

Role Description

We are seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) who is passionate about working with cancer survivors to achieve their health goals. We work in a continuously evolving virtual environment. The right candidate must be adaptable, self-sufficient, and committed to providing compassionate, whole-patient care.

• Perform initial and ongoing evaluations
• Develop a Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short and long-term goals, and collaboration with other staff members on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of patient function while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

Qualifications

• Proven record of matching patient needs to home treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively
• Strong experience administering a wide range of occupational therapy techniques via telemedicine
• Prior experience in oncology or palliative care
• Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients
• A strong sense of empathy and the ability to motivate patients
• Minimum 5+ years of experience providing occupational therapy to patients and familiarity with telemedicine-based practice
• Current licensure to practice as an OT; (state licensures will be reimbursed)
• Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, and patient confidentiality

Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and other basic office equipment
• Requires frequent sitting and bending and occasional walking and standing

Benefits

• Work hours designed to accommodate family, leisure, and recreation pursuits
• Clinical supervision and professional development provided

Commitment to Diversity

Survivor Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment and advancement decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available people for every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, including a perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.