Home Health Occupational Therapist OT Full Time

Position Overview We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well‑being. Coverage area: Dekalb and South Gwinnett county. Schedule: Full‑Time visits Monday - Friday. Essential Job Functions Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of functional status. Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes. Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes. Deliver occupational therapy services in compliance with prescribed physician orders. Maintain plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge care plans as appropriate. Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on the home exercise plan to follow discharge. Participate in the coordination of services with the health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc. Document according to policy and procedure and receive minimal supervision or instruction, resulting in no technical or clinical denials after payer review. Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff. Supervise other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable. Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation. Requirements Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program. Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice. Valid CPR certification. Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance. Preferred : HCHB EMR experience. Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation. Compliance HHHAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr