Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

567 Carolinas Medical Center at Home, LLC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Internal referral bonus $7,500

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for Union, NC home health care. You will manage patient caseload, perform OT services, and coordinate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team across home settings.

The role requires OT licensure in the state, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and at least 1 year of experience preferred. Travel and documentation duties are included, with a sign-on bonus and referral incentives available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OT program.
• Licensed to practice OT in the state.
• BLS HCP certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned patient caseload per plan of care and MD orders.
• Collect health data from home visits, phone contacts, and EMR.
• Evaluate functional abilities and develop the plan of care with the physician.
• Lead care coordination with a multidisciplinary team and supervise staff.
• Design and fit orthotic devices; train family and aides.

Skills

OT documentation

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Orthotic device fitting

Team leadership

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state

BLS HCP certification (AHA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Department: 39123 AH at Home HH: Union - Home Care Occupational Therapy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time Monday thru Friday. Coverage area: Union region. This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible, up to $15,000.00 for qualified applicants. Internal teammates are eligible for a $7,500.00 Referral Bonus. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patent needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders
• Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available.
• Evaluates the patient's functional ability to perform activities of daily living, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient's physician.
• Establishes and implements plan of care, performs OT services certified by the patient's physician, and directs the care coordination of a multidisciplinary clinical team approach, supervision of COTAs and/or HHAs involved in the care of the assigned patient caseload to promote health and safe outcomes.
• Designs, develops, and fits patient with orthotic devices and adaptive equipment as needed and instructs family members, home health aides and other clinical staff in appropriate therapy methods.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician any reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders.
• Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight, and branch supervision to ensure timely feedback regarding patients' condition and/or need for changes in the plan of care
• Will provide clear, timely and complete documentation as required by policy and practice standards
• Adhere to productivity standards as set by the agency
• Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures
• With minimal supervision, delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles.
• Promotes shared governance and decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current occupational therapy practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality of occupational therapy practice.
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of occupational therapy practice.
• Evaluates his/her own occupational therapy practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide occupational therapy services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patients place of residence. Works in a variety of home environments and conditions. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patients' needs. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed by the Examining Committee to practice Occupational Therapy in the state required.
• Must maintain current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
• Personal vehicles must be well maintained and in safe driving condition.
• 1-year experience as a licensed OT in a clinical care setting or home health preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Our Commitment to You:

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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