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: - 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