Occupational Therapist (OT) - CAPABLE Program, PRN

Description

SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist (OT) will implement the "CAPABLE Program" after completion of required training through Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing CAPABLE training. The OT will assess and implement strategies at people's homes who have agreed to participate in CAPABLE. The CAPABLE program consists of up to six occupational therapy contacts with program participants. The OT meets with participants in the person’s home unless otherwise determined. The OT uses the training and Motivational Interviewing techniques to conduct a semi-structured clinical interview to identify and prioritize problem areas. The OT captures the goals of the participant in up to 3 Action Plans and creates a Work Order for the Handy Worker. The OT interacts and communicates with the CAPABLE RN and other team members as needed.

CORE VALUES: The Occupational Therapist is expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values:

• Values:
  • Excellence – I bring my best everyday.
  • Accountability – I take responsibility for my own performance.
  • Compassion – I impact life’s most sacred moments.
  • Teamwork – I can’t do my job without you.
  • Stewardship – What I do today ensures tomorrow.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensure from Board of Occupational Therapy required. Ability to work from a collaborative, client-centered model. Willingness and ability to implement a protocol and balance with clinical judgment. At least one year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist required. Preferred Qualifications include experience with home care with older adults highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSESSEMENT

1. Encourage the participant to identify the key target areas he/she wishes to address, and engage the participant in problem-solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors to performance difficulties in subsequent sessions.

COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss with the participant and observe his/her functional performance for safety, efficiency, and difficulty and assess the presence of environmental barriers for each targeted area.
2. Develop a prioritized work order to include home modifications, repairs, and necessary items that will help the participants meet their goals. This includes communicating with the handy worker and possibly landlords.
3. Reinforce strategy use, and review problem-solving, refined strategy use, and provide education and resources to address future needs for environmental adjustments in the final sessions.
4. Communicate and coordinate with the CAPABLE RN.

DOCUMENTATION

1. Maintain and manage equipment used by study participants (inventory, order, transport) and direct/monitor handy worker activities according to the work orders.
2. Assist in resolving complaints from participants related to home modifications and equipment.