Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in California

For more than 28 years Pegasus has been a leader in our field. We are a preferred partner for Kaiser and Optum and several area hospitals. Therefore, you will always have as many visits as you desire.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability of at least two days, or ten productivity units a week and one weekend a month for per diem. Visits are typically conducted between the hours of 8am-5pm.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, auto insurance
• At least one year experience with direct patient care

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make home visits to clients in the community, as well as Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.
• Have a valid occupational therapist license

Pegasus Home Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to create a diverse team that closely matches the diversity of our patient base. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Role characteristics:

• On the road

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Experience:

• direct patient care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road