Occupational Therapist - Part-Time
Company: Helping Hands Home Care Service Inc.
Location: Hermitage
Posted on: January 25, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Our Helping Hands Home Health team is growing and looking to add
a Part Time Occupational Therapist.OverviewThe Occupational
Therapist provides occupational therapy for the agency's patients
in accordance with the individual patient's needs and goals as
addressed in the plan of care. The Occupational Therapist must have
knowledge and understanding of a patient's illness or injury and
the ability to assess these needs and plan appropriate
interventions. The role of the Occupational Therapist is to work as
part of the home health care team including RN, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP,
MSW and Home Health Aides to assist the patient in achieving their
optimum goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides occupational therapy
services to patients according to a plan of care. This may include,
but is not limited to:Evaluating patient's functional status,
muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal
communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity,
etc.Evaluating home environment for hazards or barriers to
independent living.Participating in the development of and
communicating the plan of care to attending physician, home care
team members and patient, family and/or caregivers as it relates to
occupational therapy services.Teaching patient and/or
family/caregivers new skills or re-train in activities of daily
living, in accordance with the plan of care.Fabricating splints as
needed and instructing patient, family and/or caregivers in the use
of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.May
train patient, family and/or caregiver in the use of prosthetic
and/or orthotic devices.Reports patient's reaction to treatment or
changes in care to patient's physician as needed and
appropriate.Instructs and educates other home care personnel,
patient, family and/or caregivers in patient's therapy treatment
regimen, as well as the goals of therapy.Supervises the Certified
Occupation Therapy Assistant (COTA), which includes, but is not
limited to, the following activities:Provides direction and
instruction regarding the care provided by the COTA.Performs an
on-site supervisory visit at the patient's home, a minimum, every
thirty (30) days or more frequently to guarantee that the plan of
care is implemented, followed and that patient/family are satisfied
with the care and services being provided. Documents supervisory
visits in the patient record.Conducts regularly scheduled case
conferences, either face-to-face or by telephone, and patient
record reviews with COTA.Conducts employee performance evaluations
for the COTA at the completion of the probationary period and
annually thereafter.Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment
and Performance Improvement program.Participates as a member of the
Professional Advisory Committee and reports all appropriate and
relevant information relative to the provision of clinical
services.Confers with the attending physician, home health team
members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated
and comprehensive care.Completes a minimum of 12 hours of
inservices per year.Participates in meetings and other related
activities as needed.Maintains appropriate clinical records,
progress notes and reports to the physician and submits these
records in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy, state
and federal guidelines and regulations.Instructs patient and/or
family/caregiver and other team members in the patient's treatment
regimen as indicated.Meets or exceeds delivery of agency service
standards in a consistent fashion.Adheres to the agency's Code of
Conduct.Complies with local, state and federal laws, Medicare home
health regulations and established agency policies and
procedures.The primary responsibility statements are intended to be
a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description.HUMAN RELATIONSMust maintain a professional
attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and
relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers,
colleagues, Clinical Manager, co-workers and all others.Must be
able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work
constructively with other health care team members and reflect
concern for thewell-being of patients and others.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the Occupational Therapist to
work in a variety of environments (housing styles, cleaning and
maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to patients in
their place of residence.Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient
to comprehend written/verbal communication.Must have ability
sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating
stairs and other physical barriers typical to private
residences.Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to
and visit in patient's homes in varying weather and road
conditions.Must be able to deal effectively with stress.EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCEEducation: Graduate of an occupational therapy
curriculum accredited jointly by the committee on Allied Health
Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and
the American Occupational Therapy Association.Experience:Minimum of
two years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Community/ home health experience preferred.Licensure,
Registration, and/or Certification:Current and valid license as an
Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under
the Occupational Therapy Act (63 P.S. ).Valid driver's license and
reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with
Pennsylvania requirements.Satisfactory references from employers
and/or professional peers.Satisfactory criminal background
check.Helping Hands Home Care Service is an Equal Opportunity
EmployerServices are provided, referrals are made, and employment
actions are made without regard to race, gender, gender expression,
sexual orientation, color, national origin, culture practices and
beliefs, ancestry, religious creed, economic status, disability
(mental or physical), marital status or age.
Keywords: Helping Hands Home Care Service Inc., Akron , Occupational Therapist - Part-Time, Other , Hermitage, Ohio
Click
here to apply!
|