Adventist Health·Clearlake, California
The Occupational Therapist performs and directs treatment according to physician orders to improve patient function in activities of daily living. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, implementing care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams in a home health setting.
$20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Standards of Behavior
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Director
Professionalism and Self-Development
Occupational Therapist (AHCL)
Accepts start of care assignments and schedules visits within agency established timeframes. Takes an active part in the scheduling of patients so as to be as efficient as possible.
Applies diagnostic and prognostic procedures to evaluate the patients level of function in activities of daily living including eating, dressing, food preparation and other household activities.
Assists in orientation of new personnel.
Assists with ongoing collaborative interdisciplinary planning to ensure high quality home health care services.
Assumes case management responsibilities when designated.
Directs and assists patients in prevocational evaluation and follow-up.
Documents all education, intervention actions and coordination of care clearly and concisely in the medical record according to policy and format in a timely manner, according to Medicare standards and departmental policies.
Ensures reimbursement for care provided by submitting proper documentation and obtaining authorization.
Exchanges information with other professional team members as appropriate. Guides the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative and self-help activities for the purpose of improving function.
Implements the plan of care with the participation of the patient/family/caregiver to facilitate desired outcomes through therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative interventions.
Instructs and supervises other health care personnel, patients and family/caregivers when appropriate.
Is familiar with Medicare/Medi-CalHMO insurance guidelines for provision of patient care.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Observes, records and reports to the physician the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patients condition.
Participates in required staff meetings, case conferences, Inservice programs, utilization review and team conferences. Participates in professional development activities to enhance professional growth and facilitate patient care.
Participates in the development, reassessment and revision of the medical plan of treatment on an ongoing basis as medical/environmental changes indicate and with participation of patient, physician, family, caregivers and significant others. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Performs ongoing evaluation of patient/family/caregiver responses to interventions, thereby determining progress toward goal attainment and/or revision in the plan of care.
Plans for patient discharge and discharges patient appropriately.
Provides for home health aide supervision.
Reports pertinent patient assessment and evaluation data to physician/case manager/clinical supervisor, in a timely manner.
Screens appropriately for referrals to other disciplines.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
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