Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Hattiesburg (MS); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cynet Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week home health assignment in Hattiesburg, MS. The clinician assesses patients, develops treatment plans, and coordinates with families and care teams to achieve measurable goals.

Requirements include active OT licensure and 1 year of experience with at least 6 months in home care. Expect 5-7 visits per day, with equipment like E-stim and ultrasound as needed, maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifikationen

• Patient assessment required in home health visits.
• Timely and accurate clinical documentation in EMR.
• Supervision of COTA as per regulations.
• Competence in occupational therapy practice for home health.
• Knowledge of home health regulations and standards.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate function and develop a care plan with revisions as needed.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and communicate with patient, family, and team.
• Supervise COTA as required by regulations.
• Perform therapy procedures in patients' homes per the plan of care.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Supervision

Occupational therapy

Home health regulations

Jobbeschreibung

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience, with at least six months of home care experience required.

License: Licensed Occupational Therapist

Certifications: Valid Driver's Licensure, Proof of Automobile Insurance, Basic Life Support (BLS)

Must-Have:

• Patient assessment
• Clinical documentation
• Supervision
• Occupational therapy
• Home health regulations

Description:The Occupational Therapist is a member of the patient care team within the Department of Home Care and is directly accountable to the Patient Clinical Manager.This position requires that the individual be clinically competent and knowledgeable of home health regulations.The therapist assists in evaluating the level of function and helps develop the plan of care, making revisions as applicable.Prepares clinical and progress notes and consults with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to develop individualized, measurable, realistic short-term and long-term goals for patients.Supervision of the COTA is required according to regulations.Performs specific therapy procedures in the home according to the plan of care.Knowledge of the 30-day patient reassessment requirement is necessary.Participates in in-service education and continuing education units as applicable.Documentation of patient care in the home must be prepared at the time of the visit and submitted in a timely manner according to policy.Notifies the medical doctor of any changes and instructs the patient and family in meeting needs.Performs other job duties as assigned.Demonstrates the ability to operate ultrasound machines, selecting appropriate settings and troubleshooting problems with equipment while ensuring safe treatment.Enters all patient charting in electronic medical records in a timely manner while meeting state and federal regulations.Must assess, plan, and coordinate patient care, work independently, carry out orders accurately, demonstrate initiative, prioritize effectively, and maintain good communication with patients and families.Must be able to operate various equipment, including E-stim, TENS unit, Hoyer lift, wheelchair, hospital bed, ultrasound machine, Anodyne therapy equipment, pulleys, and bike pedals.Must be able to lift, handle, push, and pull in excess of 50 pounds.Estimates around 5-7 visits per day in patient’s homes.