What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Home Health Southern Macomb County position at Bay Nursing Inc.?
Overview
Bay Home Health and Hospice, a well-established Home Care and Hospice Agency located in Romeo, MI is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health Care Team in Southern Macomb County.
Bay Home Health and Hospice, has provided our patients a comprehensive range of home medical services including skilled nursing, occupational and physical therapy, and other home medical services for over 25 years. We are committed to excellence in patient care and a supportive work environment.
Compensation for the Occupational Therapist Assistant is paid per visit along with mileage reimbursement and other generous benefits for full time employees, including , Dental, Vision, and 401k and more!
As a part of our team, you will enjoy the support of a progressive, knowledgeable staff along with competitive pay and schedule options to fit your lifestyle.
Consider a rewarding career with our busy, continually growing agency and submit your resume today!
Job Responsibilities
Plans and provides care based on patient and family needs, physician’s plan of care, and the State’s Occupational Therapy Practice Act in accordance with AOTA best practice
Evaluates patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLS) consistent with patient’s specific age and outcomes of care received
Identifies goals, interventions and expected outcomes, and involves the patient and/or caregivers in the plan of care and any changes in plan depending on ability of patient/caregiver
Plan and implement programs and social and interpersonal activity that will assist patients to achieve maximum ability to perform ADL’s
Addresses physical, psychological, environmental, and safety factors and considers physicians orders, relevant medical history, patient’s functional status, and availability of willing and able caregiver
Assists the physician in assessing the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Performs direct occupational therapy services, based on assessment, evaluation and plan of care
Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record
Reports the patient’s reaction to treatment, any changes in the patient’s condition or deviations from the plan of care to the physician
Communicates changes and needs to all appropriate disciplines/caregivers involved in patient’s care to meet rehabilitation goals and facilitate coordination of care
Contacts physician following evaluation to discuss patient status and obtain ongoing orders for care and visits, as indicated
Participates in case conferences, orientation of employees, staff development activities, mandatory in-service programs, and performance improvement program
Completes appropriate clinical notes, documents patient limitations and progress, and submits documentation to the office in a timely manner
Provides care consistent with community and professional standards and applicable state and federal regulations
Uses appropriate interventions to meet physical, psychosocial, environmental and safety needs of the patient
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $79,816 - $102,992