Home Care Occupational Therapist

2 months ago

Creston, United States EveryStep Full time
*** $5,000 sign on bonus ***

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Purpose:

Provides comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to individuals in the home setting for the purpose of increasing and maximizing functional abilities to perform daily self-care tasks, accepting primary care responsibilities, and coordinating with other disciplines and community agencies.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates/assess the patient/client and determine a treatment plan using approved examination and evaluation procedures.
Interprets evaluation findings and communicate the treatment plan to the patient/client, family, caregiver, and care team.
Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, updated plans of care, discharge summaries and logs in a timely manner according to federal, state and facility-specific rules and regulations.
Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
Develops effective home programs to maintain and enhance patient/client performance in his/her environment.
Develops treatment protocols/procedures using evidence-based guidelines, patient/client-specific goals, timely documentation, and discharge recommendations.
Develops and initiate referrals from licensed healthcare professionals. Respond in a timely manner to referrals.
Develops effective rapport with referring healthcare practitioners.
Presents a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility staff, and co-workers at all times.
Monitors patient/client progress and modify the treatment plan and procedures as appropriate. Review the patient/client treatment program to maintain effective and efficient quality service.
Trains therapists in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate therapists’ functional progress.
Assists with orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students. Supervise occupational therapy assistants in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Assists with equipment maintenance and monitor supply inventory.
Demonstrates ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department.
Demonstrates the ability to handle changing schedule of patients/clients.
Maintains positive working relationships with the healthcare team, patient/client, family, and caregiver.
Assists with Quality Assurance reports and records. Complete EveryStep and facility reports as required.
Assists with development of programs. Attend department meetings and conferences.
Understands and comply with EveryStep’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current and valid Iowa OT license
Ability to comply with accepted professional standards and ethical guidelines
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required
Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation
Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test, and background check

Working Conditions:

Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), hearing, grasping (applying pressure with fingers and palm), repetitive motions, feeling (perceiving size, shape, texture, temperature by touching), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
Environment: Extreme temperatures, Hazards (chemicals, infectious disease), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
Travel: Required between location

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

About EveryStep
One of Iowa’s oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.

The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services:

Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
Bring wellness services to places where people are

Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep’s mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

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