Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Occupational Therapist - Home Health
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Job Description
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Home Health
TERRITORY: South Austin territory down to San Marcos
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 patients 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/familys 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.
- Maintains regulatory requirements. Including complying with Legal Authority: Act 519 Public Acts of 1982; MCL 400.11 which states: All persons employed licensed registered or certified to provide health care must report suspicion or reasonable cause to believe that physical mental or sexual abuse neglect or exploitation of an adult has occurred.
- Participates in agencys other mandated activities i.e. in-services Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI); staff meetings.
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 drivers 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
