Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Occupational Therapist, Home Health

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.

• a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
• d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
• e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.

• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
• Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
• Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
• Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.

• a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
  standards.
• b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
• c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies
  learning/developmental needs to supervisor.

• Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
• Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Possesses current license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development