Occupational Therapist

2 months ago


Mineral Point, United States JKV Full time
Home Health OT
PRN (As Needed)


JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Visits Home Health patients to perform assessments and establishes a plan of care. Treats patients or directs treatment of patients referred for occupational therapy services by written order of the patient’s physician.
  • Established appropriate treatment plan based on problems identified in the evaluation.
  • Communicates with physician regarding the evaluation results and establishes a plan of care according to the physician orders.
  • Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
  • Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
  • Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
  • Maintains documentation and charges for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Maintains clinical competency requirements.
  • Initiates and participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered.
  • Protects patients by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements.
  • Ensures proper operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and following manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
  • Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
  • Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in MO and KS required or must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
  • Full time Licensed Occupational Therapist must be a licensed in both Missouri and Kansas state to work in the Home Health department.
  • Part time/PRN Licensed Occupational Therapist must be licensed in either Missouri or Kansas state to work in the Home Health department; both licenses are preferred.
  • Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance.
  • Must have a current CPR Certification or must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):
  • Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel to patient homes within designated geographic area.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
  • Good problem solving skills and must be able to work autonomously.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Experience:
  • One year experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
  • The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
  • Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided.
  • Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.
  • Home Health OT may be exposed to outdoor elements while accessing a patient’s residence.
  • All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  • The associate is required to have visual acuity with or without correction to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • The associate will stoop by bending spine at the waist downward and forward; kneeling on the knee to come to a rest; climb stairs and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; and crouching downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • The associate will reach hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; push forward, downward or outward; and lift objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position.
  • The associate will walk to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • The associate will finger with whole hand or arm such as picking, pinching or typing; grasp by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and feel attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • The associate will talk to expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; and hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Reports to Administrator Home Health. Direction given to COTA.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to careers@jkv.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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