Hospice Occupational Therapist

INE INNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our hospice team. As a Home Health OT, you will provide direct and indirect supervision of the COTA and HHA, evaluate patients, assess home environments, and help develop plans of care.

You will establish treatment goals, communicate with physicians, train patients in new skills, maintain records, and identify additional services. Two years of OT experience and Indiana OT license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) in Indiana.
• Two years of clinical OT experience.
• Graduate from an accredited OT program.
• NBCOT exam completion or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional capabilities and home safety.
• Develop and implement plan of care for home health OT.
• Supervise COTA and HHA in patient care.
• Document clinical notes and communicate with physicians.
• Fabricate splints and train patients in adaptive devices.

Skills

Home health care

Patient evaluation

Plan of care development

Supervising COTA/HHA

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Indiana OT license / NBCOT certification

Job description

Job Address: 230 Welcome Way Blvd West Bldg 4 Suite A15 Indianapolis, IN 46214

Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Hospice Occupational Therapist

At Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice Occupational Therapist career is more than a job or "a calling" – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will provide both direct and indirect supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and the Home Health Aide (HHA). Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating patients’ functional statuses (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication, self-care abilities, etc.)
• Evaluating home environment for hazards/barriers to more independent living and identifying equipment needs
• Participating in the development of the plan of care
• Developing treatment programs and establishing goals for improved function.
• Communicating plan of care to the physician and other team members
• Teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records, notes, and reporting to the physician any changes in patient conditions
• Fabricating splints and instructing patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
• Training patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as appropriate

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities

Education Requirements

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 (2) years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.