Home Health- Occupational Therapist

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Occupational Therapist is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Occupational Therapy services to patients in the home according to State Law and regulations under the direction of the attending physician.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Comprehensive evaluation of the patient's level of function and development of the occupational therapy plan of care with consideration of loss/impairment of abilities to complete activities of daily living.
• 2.
• Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
• 3.
• Assists in determining aspects of the plan of care for delegation to home health aides and assesses all factors pertinent to patient safety.
• 4.
• All documentation is completed within 24 hours in the EMR.
• 5.
• Begins discharge on admission and discharges patients when goals are met.
• 6.
• Participates in case conferences as determined by the agency and documents.
• 7.
• Instructs patient, family, home health aides, COTAs, and other clinical staff regarding the patient's treatment plan with follow-up.
• 8.
• Coordinates care with patient, caregivers, RN Case Manager, and other disciplines involved in the patient's plan of care.
• 8.1 Coordinates and manages the care of patients receiving services in their home.
• 9.
• Identifies the need for equipment and supplies and instructs the patient and caregiver accordingly.
• 10.
• Responsible for ensuring insurance authorization prior to visiting the patient as appropriate.
• 11.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and other meetings as requested.
• 12.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications