Field Occupational Therapy

Evolve Home Health; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Evolve Home Health in Fresno, CA seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to implement care standards for OT services and oversee treatment plans as defined by the state practice act. The role involves evaluating patient function, coordinating with physicians, and teaching adaptive techniques to promote independence.

The OT will also supervise assistants, maintain records, and participate in discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions from home health services.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OT program or NBCOT eligibility required.
• Licensed as an OT by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• One year of clinical OT experience required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Licensed driver with a valid automobile.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates patient’s functional status and home environment to plan care.
• Performs work capacity evaluation for patients returning to work when applicable.
• Develops treatment program and communicates plan of care.
• Instructs patients in daily activities and uses adaptive equipment as needed.
• May fabricate splints and train use of prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to physician.
• Maintains coordination with care team for comprehensive plans.
• Attends inservices and case conferences as required.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers appropriately.
• Instructs family/caregivers and other staff on treatment regime.
• Supervises OT assistants per policy and state regulations.
• If therapy is sole skilled service, supervises and evaluates home health aide care biweekly.
• Participates in discharge planning.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Formation

ACOTE-accredited OT program or NBCOT eligibility

Licensed Occupational Therapist in California

1 year of clinical OT experience

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• 2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• 3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• 4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• 5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• 6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• 7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• 8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• 9. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• 10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. Job Descriptions
• 11. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• 12. Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• 13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• 14. Participates in discharge planning for patient.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE; and is eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
• 2. Meets personnel qualifications stated in Home Health Conditions of Participation§484.115(f).
• 3. Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• 4. One year of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• 5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• 6. Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
• 7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist