Home Health Occupational Ther HH PPV PRN

Nurse on Call Home Care, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nurse on Call Home Care, LLC in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform evaluations, administer treatments, and document services in home-health settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, develop plans of care, train family members, and adapt activities to help patients reach maximum functional level and independence.

Qualifications

• Florida COTA license or eligibility.
• Experience in home health settings preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and assessments in patient homes.
• Administers treatments and screenings.
• Documents services and progress.
• Develops plans of care with goals and timelines.
• Collaborates with physicians and other team members.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Home health care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

COTA certification

Job description

• Location 4638 South 25th St.,Fort Pierce, FL, 34981-5057,United States
• Employee Type PRN

Description

Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides plan of care.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the
   following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively
   participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives
   and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other
   professionals as appropriate.
2. 2. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
3. 3. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to
   achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in
   coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
4. 4. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts
   treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies
   treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. Adapts treatment to meet the
   individual needs of the patient.
5. 5. Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own
   environment.
6. 6. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
7. 7. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and
   appropriate staff in the use or application of the device, orthotic or prosthetic.
8. 8. Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) by completing
   evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information.
   Supervises and directs COTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.
9. 9. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational
   therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits billing, payroll
   and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as
   directed.
10. 10. Adheres to Central Pyramid policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal
    Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
11. 11. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Attends in-
    service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the
    community.