Occupational Therapist

19 hours ago

East Orange, New Jersey, United States LHC Group Full time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

LHC Group is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in East Orange, New Jersey.

About the Role:

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Based on this assessment, the Occupational Therapist will develop a treatment plan, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluate patient progress.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides occupational therapy services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other healthcare team members.
  • Evaluates patient functional status, status of all body systems, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with physicians in the development of the therapy plan of care.
  • Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
  • Instructs and informs participating members of the healthcare team, the patient, and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress towards goals.
  • Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
  • Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
  • Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
  • Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
  • May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
  • Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.
  • Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.
  • Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
  • Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
  • Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
  • Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state-issued licensure.
  • Participates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Requirements:
  • Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of New Jersey.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it.

From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

We offer a range of benefits, including holiday pay, medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, continuing education, and employee assistance programs.

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