Home Health Occupational Therapist

Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc.

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

License reimbursement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. in the Denver metro area is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide intermittent home-based therapy under physician orders.

Full-time or part-time positions available; duties include evaluation, treatment planning, patient and family education, and collaboration with the Clinical Manager. Travel to patient homes is required.

Qualifications

Graduate of OT curriculum ACOTE accredited and/or national certification.
Eligible for NBCOT National Registration Examination.
Two years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in evaluating patient function and developing the plan of care.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Educate patients and families on home therapy programs.
Document and report patient progress and outcomes.
Supervise COTA and HHA as required.
Ensure compliance with agency policies and ICD-10 coding.
Complete OASIS assessments and related care transfers.
Attend staff meetings and contribute to QAPI activities.
Maintain timely documentation and confidentiality.
Travel to patient homes for therapy sessions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Education

OT degree (ACOTE)

Job description

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Pay

$90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) : We are looking for either full-time or part-time, for the Denver Metro area.

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Therapy Supervisor.

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 (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Line of Authority

Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/ Therapy Supervisor

Responsibilities

1. Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
4. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
5. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
6. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
7. Directs and supervises assistant (COTA, HHA) personnel as required.
8. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
9. Performs all skilled occupational therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
10. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
11. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
12. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
13. Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
14. Supervises the COTA every 30-days and HHA (per requirements) as assigned.
15. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
16. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
17. Directs and supervises performance of COTA and HHA as indicated.
18. Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
19. Completes a recertification for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
20. Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
21. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
22. Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
23. Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
24. Participates in peer review and QAPI activities as requested.
25. Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
26. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
27. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
28. Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Therapy Supervisor.
29. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
30. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
31. Maintains clean and neat work environment.
32. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
33. Maintains current CPR certification.
34. Performs other duties as assigned.