Occupational Therapist - Home Health

The Keystone Distinction Group; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to provide high-quality, patient-centered care by assessing patients and developing individualized care plans in coordination with physicians and the care team. You will complete patient assessments, guide goal achievement, document timely records, and support the continuum of care.

A BS in OT, NBCOT, and state licensure plus 1 year home health experience are required; valid driver's license and transportation are

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to maintain records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using verbal and written communication.
• Collaborates with patient/family for self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered occupational therapy care and develop care plans.
• Complete patient assessments and coordinate with physician and care team.
• Support continuity of care across home health services.
• Promote patient/family education to support engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Home health experience

Patient education

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

State licensure

Driver's license

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.