Homecare Occupational Therapist
2 months ago
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Job SummaryProvides evaluation, reassessment, and treatment of patients referred for home health occupational therapy and supervises the plan of care and the clinical work of the COTAs assisting in the care. Serves as the home health case manager on therapy only patients taking responsibility for leading the care team, managing the total care plan, and assuring adherence to regulatory and agency guidelines for those cases.
Job FunctionsCompletes accurate evaluations, reassessments, and treatments of OT patients. Oversees COTA treatments, assuring adherence to plan of care and quality outcomes. Develops patient plan of care and adapts the plan according to assessment data and patient's needs. Schedules work independently and according to patient needs/agency policy. Documents care, progress, goals, contacts, and orders according to policy/regulations. Serves as a care team member, communicating effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and third party payors. Works autonomously w/out direct supervision in the field.
Uses Computerized technology for clinical care effectively after on the job training. Provides appropriate patient and caregivers teaching. Serves as the primary case manager on Therapy Only cases. At Discharge, assures coordination with any needed on going services and completion of discharge teaching.
Provides state board required monthly supervision for COTAs. Determines which patients qualify for PCAs: contacts MD for orders, establishes PCA POC
and contacts scheduler to start process.
Education: Graduate of AOTA accredited OT program
Licensure: Kentucky licensed, Illinois license eligible
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
40
Work ShiftDays (United States of America)
DepartmentHome Care- Paducah
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