Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Zaddy Solutions; East St. Louis (IL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zaddy Solutions in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health to manage the complete process of care for a defined patient group, coordinating with physicians and the care team.

You will perform patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans focused on goal achievement and patient engagement, and deliver or direct the majority of the patient’s therapy in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification required.
• State license to practice in the relevant state.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy in home health.
• Assess patients and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to achieve goals.
• Document in a timely manner per agency policy.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Patient/family education

Collaboration with patient/family

Timely documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

State license to practice

Description du poste

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.