Occupational Therapist, OT (Home Health) Full-Time

Occupational Therapist, OT (Home Health) Full-Time

Full-Time Opportunity

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
    • a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
    • b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
    • c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
    • d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
    • e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
  • Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
  • Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
  • Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
  • Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
  • Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
    • a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
      standards.
    • b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
    • c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies
      learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
  • a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
  • Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
  • Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
• Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.