Occupational Therapist (OT)/ Home Health

CarePartners Health Services is a nonprofit organization based in Asheville offering post-acute services that include: Physical rehabilitationHome health servicesPrivate duty and personal care servicesHospice, palliative care and bereavement servicesAdult day services
With its main campus at 68 Sweeten Creek Road, CarePartners includes:Thoms Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Visiting Health ProfessionalsAt Home ServicesMountain Area HospiceMountainCAREThe occupational therapist is responsible for provision of occupational therapy within the regulations of the NC Board of Occupational Therapy to include:Patient evaluationAdministration of treatmentsTeachingDocumentation of services in the patient’s medical record,and appropriate communication/conductCurrent openings for;
PRN weekends
REQUIREMENTS
Job RequirementsEducation: Maintains a current occupational therapy license with the NC Board of Occupational Therapy.
Physical & Mental:Able to speak and write EnglishValid NC Driver's LicenseHas adequate verbal and written skills for communication with clients, other staff, physicians and communityHas no significant restrictions in bending, squatting and liftingAble to transfer 175 pound person from bed to chair
Able to carry 25 pounds up 10 stairsHas intact or corrected visual acuity and hearingHas good eye/hand coordination and finger dexterity
Experience:Prefer one year clinical experience as an occupational therapist (or work with VHP preceptor.)