Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Occupational TherapistMonday-Friday, No weekends/No HolidaysThe Occupational Therapist is responsible for accurately providing occupational therapy (OT) evaluations, developing and implementing OT treatment plans, providing education and information, participating in required discharge planning, and completing all required documentation for patients according to hospital and department policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and to facilitate the learning of those skills and functions which are essential for adaption and productivity.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.Adhere to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, and environmental and infection control standardsPlan a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities to provide occupational therapy to patients of all agesPerform home health aide supervisory visits to the patient's home when the aide is present to observeAssist, assess the relationship of, and/or review care plans in order to determine when goals are met or to justify the need for continuation of home health servicesPerform OTA supervisory visits as indicated according to state and national guidelinesSupervise the Health Aide when there is no Registered Nurse involved in carePerform all aspects of the occupational therapy home visitConsult with other members of the Comfort Care Team to select the most appropriate activity program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilitiesSelect appropriate activities based on individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interestTeach patients the skills and techniques required for participation in occupational therapy, and evaluate patient progress, attitude, and behavior on an ongoing basisPrepare reports summarizing the patient's reactions to therapyDesign and fit adaptive devices such as splints and braces for patent use based on the patient's disability and rehabilitation needsIntegrate principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practiceInitiate collaborative interactions with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomesUtilize work time wisely and efficiently, providing appropriate levels of care to patientsMeet productivity expectations and positively assist the department in achieving financial goalsComply with OSHA's bag technique and trunk supplies protocol per agency policy and procedureUtilize hospital laptop while in patient's home during visits to ensure accuracy of documentation and efficient productivity; synchronize twice dailyDocumentation should include instructions given to patient and/or family, emergency measures received upon admission (i.e. post fall or other OASIS follow-ups), plan of care, patient's response to plan of care, skilled treatments, and interventionsAttend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-servicesDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careEducation and ExperienceMinimum Required Education: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or a Bachelor's Degree with 10yrs of experienceExperience: Previous Occupational Therapy experience is preferred, but will accept new graduatesCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsApplicants must have current licensure in the state of North Carolina, or be license eligible, in addition to having a National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy.QualificationsBachelors or better in Occupational Therapy.Occupational TherapistEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.