Occupational Therapist - Home Health, SE Iowa

Job Description

Job Description

General Job Summary:

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations. 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members. 

• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off  

• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. 

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. 

• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders. 

• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician. 

• Treat patients according to treatment plan. 

• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. 

• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines. 

• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs. 

• Participate in discharge planning. 

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. 

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed. 

• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility. 

• Participate in facility performance improvement programs 

• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department. 

• Perform other duties as required or directed 

• Screen patients based upon identified need. 

• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department 

• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients. 

• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order. 

• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs. 

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. 

• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. 

• Subject to frequent interruptions. 

• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.  

• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. 

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. 

• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. 

• Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety. 

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel. 

• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. 

• Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients. 

• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. 

• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times
  Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology school.

• Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement. 

Continuous Education

• It is the responsibility of the staff therapist to meet all continuing education requirements, whether internal or mandated by the Iowa Board of Licensure.  Failure to maintain a current license with the Iowa Board of Licensure for any reason will be grounds for termination.