Home Health Occupational Therapist

River Valley Home Health and Hospice; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurses On Wheels is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to implement standards of care in home health in Corpus Christi, TX. You will evaluate function, develop and communicate plans of care, and coordinate with the physician and health team.

You will supervise OT assistants, teach adaptive techniques, and ensure thorough documentation and discharge planning. Requires OT degree, NBCOT, CPR, and a driving license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA and AOTA.
• Registered/eligible with NBCOT after graduation.
• Minimum two years of clinical OT experience in home health settings.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with reliable vehicle and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional status (muscle function, endurance, coordination, self-care).
• Assess home environment for hazards and independence barriers.
• Develop and communicate the plan of care with physicians and team.
• Perform work capacity evaluation and refer to vocational training when appropriate.
• Fabricate splints and instruct use of adaptive equipment.
• Train patients in prosthetic/orthotic use when indicated.
• Maintain clinical records and report changes to physicians.
• Coordinate with other personnel for coordinated care; participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise OT assistants per policy and state regulations.
• Instruct/oversee home health aides when therapy is the sole skilled service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Clinical assessment

Education

OT degree (accredited)

NBCOT certification

Job description

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

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.

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.

Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.

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.

May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.

May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

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.

Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

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.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers

as appropriate.

Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

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

Graduate of an 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.

Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.

Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.