Occupational Therapist- Boone County

Suburban Health at Home; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Home Health in central Indiana is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and treat homebound patients, helping them develop and perform daily living activities.

You will evaluate functional status and home environments, design care plans, educate patients and families, supervise aides, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Must possess a current Indiana license for occupational therapy (permanent or temporary).
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess an Indiana Driver's license and automobile liability coverage.
• Ability to travel to all regions serviced by the agency in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat home-based patients to help develop and perform activities of daily living.
• Evaluate home environment to identify hazards or barriers to independence.
• Develop treatment plans with goals for improved function.
• Educate patients on adaptive equipment and proper posture/body mechanics.
• Communicate plan of care to physicians and collaborate with other clinicians.
• Supervise OT Assistants and home health aides as required.
• Participate in discharge planning for the patient.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

OT degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

Suburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between several Suburban Health Organization hospital systems here in central Indiana! We work as an extension of the hospital consortiums you trust in your community, with the goal of improving care across the continuum for our homebound patients. Join our team and make a difference in your community!

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients in the home in order to assists them in the development and execution of activities of daily living.

• Evaluates patient’s functional status as well as the home environment to identify hazards or barriers to achieve more independent living
• Performs appropriate diagnostic musculoskeletal, neurological and functional skills tests to develop a treatment plan that establishes goals for improved function
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and collaborates with other clinicians to ensure patient needs are met
• Educates patients on the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
• Provides instruction on proper posture/ body mechanics to promote prevention of injury and maximize therapeutic outcomes
• Educates patients concerning how to maximize quality of life within the limits of their physical capabilities
• Provides guidance and education to family members and caregivers to ensure patients continue to sustain improvement with their physical, mental or cognitive disorders
• Documents all changes in patient’s condition and updates care plans and outcomes accordingly
• Supervises the care provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to ensure proper care is delivered
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service
• Participates in discharge planning for the patient

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and holder of a current permanent or temporary license from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care.
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess an Indiana Driver's license and automobile liability coverage as required by the State of Indiana.
• Ability to travel to all regions serviced by the agency in various weather conditions
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Summary

Suburban Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suburban Home Health is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence. All employment decisions at Suburban Home Health are made based on job requirements, individual qualifications, or business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Suburban Home Health creates a culture with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment and seeks an environment of inclusion and respect at work.