What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Palmeira Home Health?
We Offer:
Per Diem:
- OTR visit $80 per visit (Plus mileage)
- Chance to transition to Full-Time anytime
- Choosing your own schedule
Full Time:
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
We offer salary up to $110,000/year
Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply!
Location: Willing to see patients in the West side of Maricopa County
Job Summary:
Provides services to home care clients in accordance with the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.
Responsibilities:
- Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
- Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
- Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
- Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
- Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
- Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
- Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
- Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO standards.
- Attends meetings and required educational programs.
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
- Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
- Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Instructs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants in certain phases of occupational therapy services they may provide to the client.
- Available by telephone to the Occupational Therapy Assistant at all times when an Occupational Therapy Assistant is providing treatment to a client.
- Supervises on-site while the Occupational Therapy Assistant is rendering client care—every four (4) to six (6) visits, minimally once every month. Supervision does not constitute treatment.
- Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the Plan of Care, and an assessment of utilization of community resources.
Qualifications:
- Has a current license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Arizona.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
- Home Health care experience is a plus.
- CPR certification
- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy
- Must be able to do field work
- Must have an excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Salary : $80 - $110,000