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Interim HealthCare of Wichita, Inc.* Occupational Therapist (OT) in WICHITA, Kansas
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Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patients life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, youll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, youll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, heres a big-picture view of what youll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patients plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.