Therapy - OT

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation and rehabilitation intervention in the home setting. This role includes management and supervision of patient care as well as patient and family education. Evaluates and establishes a plan of care to meet patients' needs in the home environment. Coordinates care with other disciplines and seeks orders for appropriate additional services. Provides direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders. Applies knowledge of occupational therapy evidence-based practice guidelines and Medicare regulations in evaluations and treatment techniques. Modifies treatment as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care. Masters scoring of the required CMS evaluations and collaborates with the Quality team for necessary adjustments. Acquires and maintains an understanding of the insurance requirements in home health. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences to establish relevant patient care plans. Communicates appropriately with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Practices point of care documentation in all direct patient care settings. Documents all skilled services provided to patients, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record. Takes part in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to assist the agency in meeting its goals. Manages and meets productivity standards in line with the agency's expectations. Maintains accurate time logs and mileage documentation. Follows policies for start and end of day commuting and logging of mileage. Communicates with the scheduler on each day worked. Maximizes continuity of care and efficient travel routes when preparing schedules. Oversees services provided by the Occupational Therapy Assistant and performs supervisory visits within the required timeframe. Supervises CNA when other disciplines are no longer involved in the care plan. Participates in relevant care conferences. Appropriately plans admissions, evaluations, and discharges throughout the patient episode of care. Maintains requirements of occupational therapy licensure, including continuing education standards. Practices with expected standards of ethical behavior as defined by the licensure board and agency policy. Participates in educational opportunities as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.