Occupational Therapist

2 months ago

Troy, United States Beaumont Home Health and Hospice Full time
Agency:

Beaumont Home Health and Hospice

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm

Territory: Warren, Center Line, Hazel Park, Detroit, River Rouge, Dearborn, Taylor, Belleville, Oakville, Romulus, Brownstown Charter Twp, Huron Charter Twp, Van Buren Charter Twp, Willis, Ypsilanti, etc

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The OT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed OT personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

Occupational Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as an OT in an acute setting is required.
Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides skilled occupational therapy in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician
Evaluates the patient's level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
Develops an individualized OT plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity
Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Listens to patient and family members
Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by COTAs
Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
Communicates with the COTAs on supervisory visit results
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Completes chart audits at agency site as requested
Maintains active OT license in state of employment
Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist, per the state of employment.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Constantly (66%-100%):
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Communications Skills
Computer/PDA Usage
Walking
Bending
Standing
Sitting
Stretching/Reaching
Distinguish smell/taste
Hearing/Seeing
Hearing in person
Hearing on the phone
Talking in person
Talking on the phone
Vision for close work

Frequently (34%-66%)
Driving
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Climbing
Stooping (bend at waist)
Hand/finger dexterity

Occasionally (2%-33%)
N/A

Rarely (1% or less)
N/A

We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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