Ansible Health is hiring a
Occupational Therapist

Summary

The job description is for a clinician with a focus on chronic respiratory conditions, particularly congestive heart failure and COPD. The role involves providing telemedicine care to patients, collaborating with other medical team members, and promoting the program. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, a Master's in Occupational Therapy is preferred, and licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology is required
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required
• 3+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, with a well-rounded background spanning acute care, rehabilitation, long-term residential care, home care, and outpatient settings

Responsibilities

• Provide care via telemedicine/remote care extension to patients suffering from advanced chronic lung disease
• Collaborate closely with other medical team members, often speaking multiple times per day with the supervising nurse practitioners and physicians
• Provide individual and group patient education on disease management, medication regimens, preventive care, smoking cessation, and many other topics
• Assess, triage, and escalate care for patients with worsening or acute symptoms
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and external care agencies
• Advocate for patients who are experiencing major social stressors by activating community resources to improve access to medications, transportation, healthy nutrition, and safe housing
• Serve as the continuous point of contact for patients and families across the entire care spectrum
• Answer questions from referring providers and practices as we become more established in your local community

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Occupational Therapy is preferred

Benefits

Join a diverse, talented, and meritocratic team of clinicians from all walks of life who are excited about working at the frontier of healthcare