Occupational Therapist-Homecare

Empower Independence. Change Lives Every Day at MorseLife Home Care.

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

We are proud to be recognized as a:
•    Great Place To Work® Certified employer
•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
•    Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Our academic partners include:

•    Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
•    Barry University
•    Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
•    Florida International University (FIU)
•    Keiser University
•    Lynn University
•    Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
•    Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
•    South Florida Healthcare Institute
•    South University
•    University of Miami (UM)

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.
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MorseLife by the Numbers

•    40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
•    1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
•    Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
•    Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
•    11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
•    Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
•    Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation
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How You’ll Make an Impact

•    Assists in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan, as it pertains to occupational therapy, in consultation with the physician.
•    Provides skilled occupational therapy services as outlined and in accordance with the physician’s orders.
•    Evaluates the client’s level of function using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
•    Guides and instructs clients in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities to promote independence and improve physical and mental functioning.
•    Instructs clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices.
•    Teaches, supervises, and counsels clients and their families regarding the occupational therapy program and related home care needs.
•    Establishes treatment goals based on the client’s current level of function and potential for improvement, and performs re-evaluations as indicated.
•    Coordinates and arranges for outpatient services, as appropriate.
•    Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions and updates the client care plan as needed.
•    Communicates regularly with the physician regarding the client’s status and obtains additional orders when necessary.
•    Prepares clinical and progress notes on the day of each visit.
•    Communicates with other team members and provides instruction in occupational therapy techniques, when appropriate.
•    Participate in agency activities, in-service education, and meetings, as appropriate.
•    Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant at least once per month.
•    Collaborates with staff, the client, and the physician in discharge planning and completes the discharge summary.
•    Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•    A Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required.
•    One (1) to two (2) years of clinical experience preferred; home health experience strongly preferred. 
•    Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and mobile documentation.
•    Ability to document accurately and communicate effectively with clients, families, and the interdisciplinary team in both verbal and written form.
•    Reliable transportation required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

•    Valid State of Florida licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist
•    Valid CPR certification
•    Valid State of Florida driver’s license