Occupational Therapist / OT

Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity? At Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Colonial Heights, VA! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your therapy skillset while providing essential one-on-one care in the patient's home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

Job Description

• Make a difference in our patient's lives by providing safe patient care.
• Deliver individualized physician care plans to ensure our patients have an optimal care experience while working as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting both patients and their families.
• Assess and analyze patient care needs and establish mutual goals with the patient and/or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning.
• Assess the patient's environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective care.
• Assess the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of care.
• Identify therapy diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions; make additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documented.
• Upon receipt of the physician's orders, interpret and implement services and programs related to Occupational Therapy.
• Ensure orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights, and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and ensure integration of care.
• Document additions and/or changes to the patient plan of care.
• Re-evaluate the patient's progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician's direction.
• Provide patient and caregiver education relating to diagnosis, medications, infection control, and safety measures in accordance with the plan of care.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and their caregiver receive information regarding the patient's medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care, and enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomes.
• Complete and submit all required documentation within established agency guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory, and payer standards.
• Requisition and manage equipment and supplies required to increase the client's function and independence as appropriate to care.
• Demonstrate teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and home health aides.
• Coordinate all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providers.
• Instruct patient/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to care.
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. Appropriately disinfect/sanitize/transport equipment and supplies used for patient care; use proper medical waste disposal techniques.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report appropriately.
• Provide clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Complete documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracy.
• Report all incidents per agency and regulatory standards.
• Follow policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standards.
• Use safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patient.
• Function within the scope of practice.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services, and other meetings as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information and honor patient rights.
• Participate in the agency's QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; participation in performance improvement projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapist Education program approved by ACOTE.
• Current Occupational Therapist licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in adult occupational therapy; home health experience preferred.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills; occupational therapy skills per competency checklist.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discounts
• Community service opportunities

About Our Line of Business

At AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, AT Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning, and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.