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OT | Full Time Per Visit | Sacred Heart Home Health

Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson

#CPR Certification #Patient Assessment #Occupational Therapy #HHA #Adaptive Equipment #Interdisciplinary Care #Plan Of Care #NBCOT

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The Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing standards of care and developing individualized plans for patients in a home health setting. Key duties include evaluating functional status, providing patient and caregiver education, and coordinating care with physicians.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program and be eligible for NBCOT certification. A valid driver's license, current CPR certification, and two years of clinical experience are required.

professional certificateCaregiver TrainingPatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningPatient CounselingSplint FabricationInterdisciplinary AssessmentFunctional Status EvaluationAdaptive Equipment Training

Job description

JOB SUMMARY The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition.
Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Participates and contributes in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure if required.
Must have graduated from an OT program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (“ACOTE”) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (“AOTA) or any successor organization of the ACOTE.
Must be eligible for or have taken the OT certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (“NBCOT”).
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Sacred Heart Home Health Care we believe that people are entitled to the best health care they can possibly get.
Nothing is more important than helping our patients recover in the Comfort of their own home.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

OT | Full Time Per Visit | Sacred Heart Home Health

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