Home Health Occupational Therapist

Humana, Inc.; Rolla (MO); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 118.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da vaga

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain strength and independence in home settings. You will assess, treat and document progress under physician orders, with a focus on rehabilitation and functional improvement.

The role requires active OT licensure, CPR, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with diverse patients. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists and may participate in discharge planning and care

Qualificações

• Graduate of OT curriculum accreditation
• Current OT licensure in applicable state
• Recent clinical OT experience
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Must pass TB screening as part of Humana program
• Florida staff may require additional background clearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Strong customer service skills

Responsabilidades

• Assess/screen daily living and work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable goals.
• Administer and interpret tests of function in patients' homes to assist physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians and rehab team on Plan of Care treatment.
• Provide therapy to improve strength, coordination, ROM and function.
• Review retraining programs to align with behavioral goals and rehab guidelines.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Document patient observations, interventions and progress.
• Oversee OT Assistant and Home Health Aide performance.
• Design home exercise and community reintegration plans.
• Train staff and family in retraining programs and activities.

Conhecimentos

CPR certification

Driver's license

Strong communication

Cultural sensitivity

Patient-facing

Written and verbal communication

Formação

OT degree

Descrição da vaga

Become a part of our caring community $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! As an Occupational Therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you'll help patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life. You will report the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable goals.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function.
• Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients following physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.
• Consult with other vocational team members to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients.
• Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend and design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and community.
• Design/train staff and family members to manage the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings.
• Oversee and instruct and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered.
• Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented.
• Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allies Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state which you seek employment
• Recent clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and access to an automobile
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.
• If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Associates working in the State of Florida will need ACHA Level II Background clearance
• Must be detailed oriented
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Additional Information

TB Statement: This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement: This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $85,400 - $117,500 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

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