Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions Dallas Texas

Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions to join our team in Irving, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Registered Occupational Therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The OT plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and to prevent disability. The OT ensures quality and safe delivery of care in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to patient according to a written physician's Plan of Care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, activities of daily living, and range of motion - potential for rehab.
• Directing occupational therapy treatment
• Instructing patients and/or families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determining priority needs for occupational therapy
• Reports to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Initiates occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family caregiver members in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the occupational therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provide in-service education related to Occupational Therapy to Agency personnel as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) according to Agency policy and state regulations every 30 days. Responsible for the overall performance, coordination and evaluation of the COTA work
• Re-evaluates patients, at a minimum, every 30 days
• Maintains a productivity standard of 25-30 patient contacts per week
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care
• Maintains clinical competency in occupational therapy practice and theory including maintaining required continuing education as specified by state licensing board
• Performs care management duties on patient whose primary skilled service is occupational therapy to include: notifying the physician of changes in the patient's condition or progress toward goals, attending and documenting case conferences, initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for, notification of and documenting the discharge of the patient
• Adheres to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentation
• Evaluates, fits, adjusts and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices such as adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, splints, etc. to improve function
• Advises and consults with patients and caregivers
• Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients, physicians and co-workers
• Demonstrates knowledge and observance of the Patient's Bill of Rights and Notice of Privacy Practices
• Follows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines/standards as per agency policy
• Participates in educational programs and all required in-service programs to maintain comprehensive home care knowledge base, as assigned by supervisor
• Complies with all Homecare Dimensions, Inc. Agency's policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Participates in the agency's endeavors for accreditation, licensing and professional recognition according to state, federal and/or CHAP's requirements. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program activities of the Agency's and periodic review of clinical records, as assigned

Communication:

• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in patient condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required
• Communicates with community health related personnel to coordinate the Plan of Care
• Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients within 1 business day of identifying need
• Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, other disciplines, and appropriate others as indicated on communication notes

Additional Duties:

• Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned
• Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
• Maintains a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels as per Agency standards
• Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctuality
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient, staff and Agency information
• Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others, as necessary
• Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and collaborative manner
• Ensures that time off is entered in the timecard timely
• Promotes the Agency's image by adhering to the Agency Dress Code
• At a minimum, performs quarterly chart audits discipline specific
• Assist with QA process, including chart reviews and participation on QAPI team, as requested by director of therapy services
• Ensures appropriate visit utilization
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active unrestricted State of Texas license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Have and maintain current CPR certification