Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
This job is PER DEIM. This job is located in Sayreville NJ 08872
DUTIES
Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in
their homes per the physicians orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the physician in evaluating the patients level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic procedures.
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients needs
including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
Evaluate the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what
instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the
patient as well as what other Agency and community services will be required.
Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician.
Guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative
activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental
functioning.
Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs braces splints and prosthetics and
orthotic devices.
Teach supervise and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational
Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.
Establish goals based on the patients current level of functioning and potential for
improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.
Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot
be given in the home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and update the patient
care plan as needed.
Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the
chart within 48 hours.
Communicate with the physician regularly regarding the patients status
obtaining additional orders if necessary.
Communicate with other team members and when appropriate instruct them in
Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient.
Supervise the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the
only professional discipline involved in the patients care.
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant every 60 days per Agency policy.
Participate in Agency activities in-services and meetings when appropriate.
Confirm every week the scheduling of visits with the Clinical Manager in order
to coordinate Agency visits.
Participate with the staff the patient and the physician in discharge activities and
completes an Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her
healthcare knowledge through educational programs attendance at workshops and
conferences active participation in professional and related organizations and
individual research and reading.
ASSISTS IN THE AGENCY ADMISSION PROCESS
Obtain a medical history particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Evaluate the patient the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to
determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the
family in caring for the patient and what other Agency and community services will be
required.
Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
assessment of the patients condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion may be required to bend stoop reach and move the patient weight up to
250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Occupational therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand
washing materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school accredited by the
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the
American Occupational Therapy Association or successor organizations of
ACOTE; and
a. Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level
certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and
administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy Inc. (NBCOT)
2. Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy
Association.
3. Must be licensed or registered by the state of New Jersey/New York.
4. Must have at least one year of institutional experience.
5. Must have a criminal background check.
6. Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
DUTIES
Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in
their homes per the physicians orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the physician in evaluating the patients level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic procedures.
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients needs
including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
Evaluate the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what
instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the
patient as well as what other Agency and community services will be required.
Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician.
Guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative
activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental
functioning.
Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs braces splints and prosthetics and
orthotic devices.
Teach supervise and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational
Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.
Establish goals based on the patients current level of functioning and potential for
improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.
Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot
be given in the home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and update the patient
care plan as needed.
Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the
chart within 48 hours.
Communicate with the physician regularly regarding the patients status
obtaining additional orders if necessary.
Communicate with other team members and when appropriate instruct them in
Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient.
Supervise the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the
only professional discipline involved in the patients care.
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant every 60 days per Agency policy.
Participate in Agency activities in-services and meetings when appropriate.
Confirm every week the scheduling of visits with the Clinical Manager in order
to coordinate Agency visits.
Participate with the staff the patient and the physician in discharge activities and
completes an Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her
healthcare knowledge through educational programs attendance at workshops and
conferences active participation in professional and related organizations and
individual research and reading.
ASSISTS IN THE AGENCY ADMISSION PROCESS
Obtain a medical history particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Evaluate the patient the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to
determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the
family in caring for the patient and what other Agency and community services will be
required.
Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
assessment of the patients condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion may be required to bend stoop reach and move the patient weight up to
250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Occupational therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand
washing materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school accredited by the
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the
American Occupational Therapy Association or successor organizations of
ACOTE; and
a. Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level
certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and
administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy Inc. (NBCOT)
2. Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy
Association.
3. Must be licensed or registered by the state of New Jersey/New York.
4. Must have at least one year of institutional experience.
5. Must have a criminal background check.
6. Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers home care aides home health aides certified nursing assistants personal care assistants direct care workers. No matter the name what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
Required Experience:
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