PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist

PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE - Occupational Therapist Who We Are Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceeds expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience. Principle Choice is Different Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step in their care. Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions. Position Purpose Under the supervision of the Director of Therapy the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio‑pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, and working on independence with activities of daily living. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation to other professionals, clinics, or agencies. The Occupational Therapist will also be required to supervise occupational therapy assistants within Oklahoma States supervision requirements. Organization This position reports to the Director of Therapy. Essential Functions Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function. Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of 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. Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders. Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate. Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge. Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc. Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction. Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials after the review of documentation by payers. Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws. Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff. Supervises other personnel (home health aide, occupational therapy assistant) as applicable. Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge & Experience Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program. Current state licensure in Oklahoma and in good standing per state requirements. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. 1‑2 years recent Home Health experience preferred. Active Oklahoma driver’s license. Current vehicle insurance and registration. Required vehicle. Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile. Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ associate and customer data. principlechoicehh.com The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr