Compassionate Home Hospice Occupational Therapist

Advantage Home Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Home Care in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to contribute to patient and family care planning. You will visit patients at home to assess function, develop plans, and implement therapy with guidance from the interdisciplinary team.

You will document care and communicate with staff and physician, while participating in CQI initiatives and maintaining professional standards in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA and AOTA.
• Licensed by the State of New Mexico.
• Knowledge of OT principles and home hospice care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• New Mexico driver’s license and valid car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the patient/family plan of care.
• Make home visits to evaluate patient’s level of function through diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Develop a specialized plan of care based on evaluation and team goals.
• Provide direct implementation of treatment or instruction to other health care team members and family.
• Consult with agency staff regarding patient functioning activities and plan of care.
• Reassess clinical signs to determine treatment effectiveness.
• Advise and instruct patient, family and staff regarding participation in treatment.
• Observe and report to Director or Nurse Case Manager on patient condition.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Document care on progress records within policy timeframes.
• Take part in in-service education programs.
• Demonstrate understanding of CQI and participate in CQI initiatives.
• Maintain accountability in job performance and knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

CQI

Education

OT degree

Job description

Advantage Home Care in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to contribute to patient and family care planning. You will visit patients at home to assess function, develop plans, and implement therapy with guidance from the interdisciplinary team.

You will document care and communicate with staff and physician, while participating in CQI initiatives and maintaining professional standards in a home health setting.