Occupational Therapist

ashealthnet; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Home Health in Detroit is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our field-based team delivering skilled OT in patients' homes. The OT provides comprehensive therapy, educates families, ensures safety, documents in accordance with Medicare guidelines, and coordinates with COTAs and physicians.

The schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:15 am–5:00 pm, serving the Detroit metro area. This role requires a current OT license in the state and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• OT license in the state of employment is required.
• Minimum of one year of OT experience in an acute setting.
• Home care experience is preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and medical staff.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled OT in patients' homes as ordered by physician.
• Evaluates functioning level and develops an individualized plan of care.
• Documents care and maintains compliance with Medicare/federal guidelines.
• Educates patients and families on therapy techniques and safety.
• Coordinates with COTAs and supervising physicians.
• Promotes continuity of care during admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

OT license in state of employment

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Beaumont Home Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team!

Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8:15 am to 5:00 pm

Territory: Detroit, Warren, Center Line, Hazel Park, Ferndale

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist I (OT) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. The OT I educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed OT personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician
• Evaluates the patient's level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Develops an individualized OT plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
• Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
• Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions , transfers and discharges
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by COTAs
• Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates with the COTAs on supervisory visit results
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency site as requested
• Maintains active OT license in state of employment
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent , discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist, per the state of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year of experience as an OT in an acute setting is required .
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely .
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Occupational Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge

Reading, Speaking, Writing English

Constantly 66%-100%

Communications Skills

Constantly 66%-100%

Computers / PDA

Constantly 66%-100%

Physical

Walking - Constantly 66%-100%

Bending - Constantly 66%-100%

Standing - Constantly 66%-100%

Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%