Home Health Occupational Therapist (Non-exempt)

Home Health Occupational Therapist

The Home Health Occupational Therapist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. S/he is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. S/he plans, implements, and evaluates patient's care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. S/he evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients with physical, psychosocial, and/or cognitive impairments. S/he provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses. S/he collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments (Agency/OASIS); evaluates sensory-motor neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior.
• Assesses physical, social, safety, and cultural components of the patient's occupational environment.
• Teaches client/family disease process and treatments needed.
• Fabricates and maintains adaptive equipment and hand splints.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires, including home health aide and COTA supervision.
• Documents, prepares, and completes a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis, including identification of therapy barriers and desired outcomes and goal setting; revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data; plans for discharge of patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation

The current compensation range for this position is $51.48 $71.37 per hour. The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus's discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies. A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and position classification and by the terms of the applicable benefit plan or program. A summary of available benefits will be provided during the offer process.