Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Genie Matthews and Associates; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health to deliver patient-centered care in coordination with physicians and the patient care team. You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans, educate patients and families, and complete timely documentation to support the home health continuum of care.

A state license and NBCOT certification are required. This role emphasizes achieving goals, engaging patients, and ensuring a positive

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using verbal and written communication tailored to cultural needs.
• Collaborates with the patient/family to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care.
• Prefer at least one year of Home Health Care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist.
• State license in practicing state.
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy care in coordination with the care team.
• Completes patient assessments and supports development of individualized care plans focused on goals.
• Provides or directs most therapy to support home health patients along the continuum of care.

Skills

OT Home Health Expertise

Patient education

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Computer literate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

State license

AMA/AOTA approved OT school

AOA/AOTA membership (preferred)

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Home Health

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

OT Home Health Expertise

• Must be computer literate and able maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patients/family's cultural, ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Collaborates with the patient/family to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care, includes incident management and reporting.

EXPERIENCE

• Prefer at least one year of Home Health Care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Year Home Health Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
• State license in practicing state
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver's license

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.