Home Health OT - Owings Mills, MD

LHC Group; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their compassionate team in Owings Mills, MD. This role focuses on building trusted relationships with patients while providing essential therapy services. You'll have the opportunity for career growth, continuing education, and the autonomy to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Autonomy in Practice

Qualifications

• Must have current Occupational Therapy licensure in Maryland.
• Experience in patient assessment and developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient care needs and develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapy services and document patient progress.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Evidence-based Techniques

Education

Occupational Therapy Licensure in Maryland

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist/OT to join our passionate team in Owings Mills, MD!

At VNA of Maryland, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As an OT with us, you can expect:

1. The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
2. Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. Independence and autonomy
4. Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the healthcare team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress towards goals.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state-specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
• Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy and state regulation. Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.
• Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
• Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
• Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
• Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state-issued licensure.
• Participates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.

Education and Experience

License Requirements:

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Maryland
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

VNA of Maryland Owings Mills, a part of LHC Group family of providers — the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.