Occupational Therapist OT Home Health PRN

Compassus; Tulsa (OK); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Compassus seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver rehabilitative OT in patients' homes, focusing on improving daily living activities and function. The role involves planning care, conducting assessments, and coordinating with physicians to ensure quality home health care.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, accurate documentation, and supervision of support staff, while adhering to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Active OT license in state(s) of employment.
• At least 1 year experience in acute care, home health, or rehab preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop OT plans of care and conduct home visits for assessments.
• Implement plans of care and document visit notes in a timely manner.
• Educate patients, families, and team members on treatment plans and safety.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Outils

EMR documentation systems

Description du poste

Company: Ascension at Home together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality rehabilitative occupational therapy to clients. S/he initiates planned, purposeful activity designed to enhance the physical and psychosocial functioning of the client.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Participates in the development of occupational therapy plans of care for patients. Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluations and communicates with physician before start of care and as needed. Completes OASIS assessments as appropriate. Implements the plans of care. Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and families. Evaluates outcomes of care. Supervises paraprofessionals as needed. Plans for discharge as appropriate. May participate in agency quality improvement programs. Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services. Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate the care of the patient & family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education. Applies the policies & procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of State and Federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care. Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Services or Director of Therapy. Meets or exceeds established productivity standards. Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient’s condition and records information timely in patient’s EMR. Completes all required documentation, visit notes, coordination notes, and other reports in a timely manner. Provide skilled restorative treatment to enhance physical function of joints/muscles, pain management, sensory integration, teaching compensatory techniques for ADL’s; designing, fabricating, fitting of orthotic & self-help devices, vocational & pre-vocational assessment & training, work simplification & energy conservation, home evaluation for safety, joint protection, gross/fine apprehension patterns/free writing, upper extremity strength, muscle reeducation transfer training/standing/tolerance & balance. Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested. Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights. Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons. Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property. Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure. Reports all accidents and incidents observed. Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Observes safety needs of the patients. Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed. Attends in-services and meetings as required. Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed. Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested. Maintains confidentiality of necessary information. Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job. Maintains proper documentation for billing. Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers. Supervises the care given by Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides. Regular attendance is an essential function. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required. At least one (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care, home health, or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others. Your Career Journey Matters We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.

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