Occupational Therapist Home Care Per Diem

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Massachusetts is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver home health OT services in designated geographic areas. You will perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional status, including ADLs/IADLs, assess the home environment for hazards, and develop and revise the care plan in collaboration with the physician and the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, training on prosthetic and orthotic devices, maintaining

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts OT license required.
• Minimum of one year OT experience preferred.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Proficient in oral and written communication; CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Makes home visits to patients in designated geographic areas.
• Performs thorough evaluations of functional status and ADL/IADL performance.
• Develops and revises the occupational therapy care plan with the physician and rehab team.
• Educates patients and families; trains in use of prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Completes OASIS documentation within 24–48 hours and maintains records.
• Maintains coordination with other disciplines to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

OT license MA

Clinical skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Driver's license

Education

OT degree (ACOTE-approved)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description:Position Summary :The occupational therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to the plan of care established by the physician.Position Responsibilities Include:Makes home visits to patients in designated geographic territories.Performs thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills and ADL and IADL performance.Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living and identifies equipment needs.Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with other team members in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to PCP or referring physician.Teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.Train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician/appropriate team member any changes in the patient’s condition.Complete OASIS documentation with accuracy and submits to the office within 24-48 hours on a consistent basis.Maintains contact/communication with other disciplines involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated efficient care.Meets with rehabilitation manager on a regular basis to facilitate patient’s coordinator of care.Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and team meetings as required by the agency to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education.Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.Participates in personal and professional growth and development including staff meetings and in-service education.Communicates with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.Communicates with the physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding patient status and medical intervention.Qualifications Include:A current license as an Occupational Therapist in MassachusettsA minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.A graduate of a occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or DiplomaHas strong clinical skills as well as good oral and written communicationPossesses and maintains current CPR CertificationMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/ or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportation.Ability to work independently and manage time effectivelyPossesses strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and problem solving skillsSolid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.Remote Type:On-siteSalary Range:$86,670.93 - $130,006.92