Home Health Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

Bayonne, 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 providing high-quality home health care to patients in need.

Job Summary:

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 and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist will help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
  • Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the 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 the 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.
  • Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed.
  • Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.
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.
  • NJ: Must be certified as an Occupational Therapist and registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and at least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

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. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:

It's all about helping people.

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Benefits:
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee assistance programs

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