For the safety and health of our patients and Colleagues, Compassus complies with federal and state guidelines in terms of vaccine mandates. Compassus requires all program colleagues to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or receive an approved medical or religious accommodation, per the requirements of the CMS Mandate. At Ascension at Home - Together with Compassus, our mission is to provide home health and infusion care to critically ill patients and their families with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. Our associates and colleagues are committed to keeping The Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of those whom they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest possible comfort and care for those who experience one of life’s most intimate and challenging moments. The people that make up Ascension at Home - Together with Compassus are dedicated to compassionate care, clinical excellence and providing comfort and support to patients and their families. Our organization employs more than 7,000 Associates/Colleagues who provide a range of services and other resources to benefit patients and families. Our primary goals are to provide the highest quality care and service in the communities in which we operate and to be the employer of choice in those areas. If your work ethic and belief system aligns with ours and you would like to work in an inspiring and professional atmosphere, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Ascension at Home - Together with Compassus. POSITION SUMMARY: A licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patients care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Evaluated occupational roles and occupational performance of patients with physical, psychosocial and/or cognitive impairments. Provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA) Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments (Agency/OASIS); evaluates sensory-motor neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assesses physical, social, safety, and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment. Teaches client/family disease process and treatments needed. Fabricates and maintains adaptive equipment and hand splints Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires, including home health aide and COTA supervision Documents, prepares, and completes a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis, including identification of therapy barriers and desired outcomes and goal setting; revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data; plans for discharge of patient Adhere to all company policies and procedures Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Licensing/Certification: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Current State License as an Occupational Therapist Valid Driver’s License. Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination Experience: Two years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting. Knowledge and Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of durable medical equipment Estimated salary range $16387 - $22000 / year. Actual salary will vary by geographic location and experience.