Occupational Therapist Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

  Why Join Coastal?

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families

• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Generous paid time off

• Complimentary Cal-Ore Life Flight family membership

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist

Coastal Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer: CHHH not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, family relationship, marital status, veteran status, military service, employment status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.

If an employee needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined below, he or she should notify his or her supervisor or the Executive Director. CHHH will work with the employee to evaluate whether there is a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the company.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients in both outpatient and home health settings upon physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Coastal Home Health & Hospice policies and standards. This position is designed as a hybrid role, with approximately one to two days per week providing care in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic and three to four days per week providing services in patients' homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, and promotes optimal patient outcomes across both settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but are not limited to the following:

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in outpatient and home health settings to assess patient functional status, physical abilities, cognitive function, safety risks, and rehabilitation needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, clinical findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions designed to improve functional independence, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, safety, upper extremity function, cognition, and quality of life.

• Regularly reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Identify patient needs for adaptive equipment, assistive devices, environmental modifications, and caregiver support.

• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, safety strategies, home exercise programs, and equipment use.

• Participate in discharge planning and make recommendations for continued services, equipment, community resources, or alternative levels of care as appropriate.

Home Health Responsibilities

• Conduct home safety assessments and recommend modifications to improve patient safety and independence within the home environment.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and achieve established goals.

• Maintain awareness of patient eligibility, homebound status requirements, and applicable Medicare and regulatory standards related to home health services.

• Travel throughout the service area to provide occupational therapy services in patient homes.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment services within the outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to coordinate scheduling, treatment progression, and patient care planning.

• Assist in the development and growth of outpatient rehabilitation programs and services.

• Promote continuity of care between outpatient rehabilitation and home health services when patients transition between levels of care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, recertifications, discharge summaries, and all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.

• Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, agency policies, and professional practice standards.

• Utilize electronic medical record and therapy documentation systems effectively and accurately.

• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and compliance activities as requested.

Supervision and Professional Practice

• Provide supervision, direction, and clinical oversight to Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, ethical practice, excellent customer service, and effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and team members.

• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, training programs, and interdisciplinary care planning activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned that support patient care, rehabilitation services, and organizational objectives.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Certification, and Licenses

• Must be NBCOT-certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)

• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment

• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Experience

One year of occupational therapy experience is required; experience in both outpatient rehabilitation and home health settings is preferred. Three years of clinical experience is preferred.

Knowledge of

· Occupational Therapy and procedures. Medical terminology

· Medication use and effects

· Medical record keeping practices

 

Other

 

• Must have valid driver's license, car insurance and maintain a good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail

• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

• Must always demonstrate good body mechanics

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be knowledgeable of OT practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility

• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient care, documentation and therapy software responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Coastal HHH standards

 

SCHEDULE:

This position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The typical work schedule includes approximately one to two days per week providing services in an outpatient clinic and three to four days per week providing services in patients' homes. Schedule distribution may vary based on patient census, operational needs, and program development activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; vision requirements include close, distance and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb stairs, adjusting from sitting and standing is required

• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting of supplies, equipment or patients; extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required

• Ability to deal effectively with stress

• No known communicable diseases

• May occasionally drive for long periods of time

 

WORK CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

· Employee may encounter various environmental situations in individual patient homes, including odors, tobacco smoke or animals

· Tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

· Travel is required from the office location in Brookings to patient homes in Curry County

· Work is performed in both an outpatient rehabilitation clinic and in patients' homes throughout the service area.

· Frequent transition between clinic and community settings may be required.

· Travel between patient homes, clinic locations, and agency offices is required.