Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; Missouri; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aging Well Health Care, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide intermittent home health occupational therapy under physician orders and the direction of the Director of Therapy. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and implement skilled OT services in patients' homes, coordinating with the care team.

You will travel to patient homes, document progress, adjust treatment plans, and educate patients and families on home programs.

Formación

• OT degree from an accredited program and certification.
• Eligible for National Registration Examination.
• Currently licensed in Missouri.
• Two years experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Implements prescribed occupational therapy and adjusts plan per physician orders.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Takes initial history and conducts initial evaluation.
• Performs skilled occupational therapy procedures.
• Writes progress notes and reports to physicians.
• Instructs patients and families on home programs and fine motor exercises.
• Participates in care planning with other health care professionals.
• Maintains documentation including plan of care and goals.
• Assists physician in evaluating function and revises plan of care as needed.

Conocimientos

Home health care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

OT degree (MS/BS)

Eligible for National Registration Examination

Licensed OT in Missouri

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job Summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Therapy, Home Health.

Responsibilities:

1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
11. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
12. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
17. Participates in in-service programs.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships:

1. Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home Health
2. Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

Risk Exposure:

High risk

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or...
• Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.