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About Discovery At Home
Discovery At Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader in performance, innovation, and lifestyle customization. Today, Discovery ranks among the two largest senior living operators in the U.S.
Established in 2012 with the creation of a Medicare-certified agency in Southwest Florida, Discovery At Home has grown steadily, expanding operations across Tampa, Florida; Plano, Texas; Houston, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida. While DAH primarily supports residents living in communities managed by the Discovery Senior Living family, our care extends far beyond these communities. We now offer a full continuum of Part A services, Part B services, and Private Duty services.
If you have a caring spirit and a passion for helping others, you possess the most important quality needed to be part of the Discovery At Home team. We are dedicated to making every day better for our patients and our staff. We value empathetic, committed professionals who show up ready to do work that matters. Apply today to help us comfort, care, and honor our community while improving quality of life for all.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in the Bradenton area. In this role you will provide skilled occupational therapy services on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.
You'll work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote safety, independence, and improved quality of life for patients in the home setting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including OASIS assessments as required
- Develop, implement, and update individualized occupational therapy care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Establish measurable goals based on patient functional status and potential for improvement
- Provide skilled interventions to improve ADLs, mobility, safety, and independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and safety strategies
- Instruct patients in the use of assistive devices, splints, braces, and orthotics
- Assess home environments and recommend modifications to support patient safety and function
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) at least monthly and Home Health Aides bi-weekly when OT is the sole discipline involved
- Communicate regularly with physicians regarding patient progress and obtain updated orders as needed
- Complete visit notes and clinical documentation within agency-defined timeframes
- Participate in discharge planning and complete Occupational Therapy discharge summaries
- Attend care conferences, in-services, and QAPI activities as assigned
- Maintain compliance with all agency policies, state regulations, and Medicare guidelines
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice
- Minimum 1 year of institutional experience
- Minimum 2 years of home health experience (preferred)
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience (preferred)
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage PRN scheduling effectively
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time team members.
Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Both full and part-time team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401k plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
EOE D/V
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