Home Health Occupational Therapist
LHC Group
Lexington, KY
$85K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Other license in Kentucky
- Eligible to work in US
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are now hiring an Occupational Therapist to support our Lexington, KY area PEDS patients!
- Flex Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Earn PTO, Benefits, 401K while working 32+ Hours Per Week (Full Time)
- One Patient at a Time
At Commonwealth Community Based Services, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:
- The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Independence and autonomy
- Career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR) is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patients progress
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Employer
LHC Group
About Lexington, KY
- The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas for travel nurses.
- Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
- Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
- Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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